Q:I just purchased a lovely 1927 home in the East Oakland hills. The previous owner didn't want to have anything to do with anything green outside, so she had two concrete patios built in the backyard ...

Guide to Concrete (Creative Publishing International, 2008) takes readers through some of the most popular home concrete and masonry projects. Endorsed by Quikrete, this book includes tips and expert ...

Just look around. Concrete columns hold up potted plants, drip water or turn modern landscapes into ancient ruins. So why not make one of your own? Don't hesitate because you think concrete is ...

Homeowners love concrete, for both interior and exterior use. Outdoors, large expanses of concrete can create environmental problems, though, as they block stormwater from draining off into the soil.

The Outside Guy often comments on the reality that badly placed concrete looks great after a few days, and may even look as ...

Before you pitch the pieces of an old concrete patio into landfill, consider giving them a second wind. Broken concrete blocks set in concrete can make a cobblestone-like garden path that adds ...

Lois Henry had a problem. For years, every time a hard rain fell in her Uptown neighborhood, water would collect in the street on her block and stand for weeks. The issue became a rueful joke she ...

When the city of San Francisco tagged Steve Carlson's cracked sidewalk for repairs last spring, he saw an opportunity to add a little more green to his Sunset District neighborhood. "We had always ...

As winter approaches, ornamental structures and decorations need some attention. Most materials, even solid stone, are not impervious to the damaging effects of winter weather. Plastic gets brittle ...