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How To Pour a Perfect Concrete Apron

We followed a concrete crew for the day in order to find out the process behind their black concrete aprons. Here’s what we found out.

Learn More About the Science Behind Concrete

Ever wonder what concrete is really made of? Read this and find out.

Working With Bagged Concrete

Mixing concrete on the job can be a difficult and messy proposition if you don't do it regularly. But it doesn't have to be.

Pro Tip: How to Tie a Mason Line Knot

Tying a tight line is an essential skill for any concrete worker. Learn the easiest way to tie a mason line knot here.

Pro Tip: Control Dust While Cutting Tile

Keep dust out of the air and your lungs by turning a five-gallon bucket into a tile cutting station.

Do You Really Need A Tile Leveling System? (VIDEO)

Veteran tile installer Sal Diblasi shares what he knows about tile leveling systems.

How To Level Concrete Slabs

If you have an uneven concrete slab, you could replace it or cover it with leveling compound. But consider grinding it instead

How to Accurately Estimate a Concrete Order

Calculate concrete prices and how many cubic yards of concrete you need for a walk, driveway or basement. How much is a yard of concrete? Find out here

Caulking Concrete Cracks

How to make long-lasting caulk joints and keep water out.

Pouring A Concrete Driveway (VIDEO)

In this video, veteran craftsman and former mason Scott Wadsworth shares his thoughts on large-scale concrete pours

Why Schluter’s Tile Backer Is A Game-Changer (VIDEO)

Matt Risinger talks about why he reccomends Schluter's DITRA for anyone installing tile

Overview, Cost, and Cons of Insulated Concrete Forms

Learn more about insulated concrete forms, a growing trend in modern homebuilding.

How To Install Mud In A Shower Floor (VIDEO)

Questions about how to create a mud shower base? Let this flooring pro show you the way.

Essential Tiling Tips From A Veteran Pro (VIDEO)

A tiling pro speaks on the importance of keeping things plumb.

Diamond Blades

Avoid spending a bunch of money on the wrong blade.
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Replace An Aging Stoop (video)

Learn how to build concrete steps that look fantastic and will last 100 years.

Matching Grout Colors and Caulk Colors

Here's how to custom mix your own caulk so it's a “dead-on” match.

How To Remove Tile From a Concrete Floor

Scraping off tile that's been installed over concrete floor is a tough job, but the right tools and these tips will make it easier.

Tips for Concrete Fasteners and Masonry Screws

No matter which trade you're in, eventually you're going to tackle a project that requires fastening to bricks, blocks or solid concrete. There are dozens of specialty masonry fasteners on the market to help you...

How To Replace a Load-Bearing Post

In this story we'll show you the best tools and methods for lifting and shoring a load-bearing beam and the steps to safely replace a rotted post.

Build Concrete Steps 

Learn how to build concrete steps that look fantastic and will last 100 years.