Q:I replaced one-fourth of a concrete driveway when a new water line was installed. That section is white, the older sections gray. It looks awful. If I paint the concrete, I can imagine chipping and ...

If you're looking to completely transform the look and feel of a concrete surface, then staining is the way to go. The process not only allows you to change the color of concrete but gives you the ...

Several weeks ago I answered a letter in this column concerning removing hard water scale build up in plumbing supply pipes using muriatic acid and potassium permanganate. I discouraged the practice, ...

Concrete driveways, patios, and garage floors may take a beating, but that doesn’t mean they must show the signs. While these rugged surfaces are bound to receive their share of errant oil, paint, ...

Drive home your house’s curb appeal by pouring creativity into your driveway. More homeowners are employing decorative techniques to transform understated gray concrete into driveways that make a ...

If you’re ambitious and don’t mind risking a less-than-professional finish, pouring a concrete slab or backyard patio may be a viable do-it-yourself project. But after looking at the finished product ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Unsightly rust stains on your concrete driveway quickly detract from curb appeal, especially if you're trying to sell your home. Depending on ...

Uh-oh. Is that a new stain on the driveway? That was my first thought last week, hearing Consumer Reports' chief auto tester Jake Fisher tell the Automotive Press Association how troublesome ...