In the past week, Don asked me for advice. He lives in the northeast corner of North Carolina just 15 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. His front porch stoop is in very bad shape. Back in 1949, when the ...

For a patio build, stepping stones, or pathways, concrete tiles can be an affordable option—and some ambitious DIY enthusiasts even make indoor floor tiles themselves. Making your own concrete tiles ...

A wood bench and a tree in a concrete pot sit on a plain concrete patio. - tete_escape/Shutterstock Basic concrete patios are just that: basic. This can be fantastic ...

Question: I have enclosed my patio and would like to install peel-and-stick tiles over the concrete flooring. In the past, I have noticed moisture from the room condensing on the concrete. What do I ...

Whether you're getting ready to sell your home or just want to make sure your design choices are all on trend, the exterior is just as important as the interior. After all, it's the first thing that ...

Saltillo tile takes its name from a region in Mexico that is known for its rich clays. The combination of raw materials and a hot climate ideally suit the area to the making of handmade tiles dried in ...

I’ve got water leaking and infiltrating the underside of my front porch. My house is about 10 years old. The porch has a roof over it with a decent overhang, but the floor system is regular wood ...

Q: My 30-year-old house features a large concrete front porch. One side edge has been crumbling over the past few years, and paint is peeling from a brick design was pressed into the concrete. How ...

Basic concrete patios are just that: basic. This can be fantastic if you just need a place for your grill and a spot to enjoy the sun. But if you're looking for inexpensive ways to cover a concrete ...