A durable patio is undoubtedly something you strive for in your yard, so be sure to choose the right gravel options that ...

For about 6,000 years, builders have been using ceramic tile outdoorson buildings, walkways, and even streets. Not only does ...

A slab-on-grade foundation is a concrete pad poured directly on the ground to support a house, offering a durable and ...

Named for Ames' current city manager of more than 40 years, the development across the street from the Ames City Hall was ...

Mix up the secret ingredient: cement paint. Cement paint is made by mixing pure Portland cement with clear, cold water. (Add enough water to make a mix that has the consistency of warm gravy.) If the ...

Avoid 5 of the most common concrete problems by ensuring proper installation of your concrete. The Concrete Gentlemen have ...

Slab jacking is a simple way to raise sunken concrete sections, and knowing when it’s a good repair option could save you ...

With a little more than three months of work under their belt, crews building the new Nehalem Bay Health District clinic ...

You may think that pea gravel and crushed stone are the same, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Here are their ...

CarbonStar, a new standard to quantify the carbon impact of concrete in the U.S. and Canada, was recently unveiled.

Any type of leak in your home is automatically a major concern, including slab leaks. Here, we explain what they are and the warning signs to watch out for.

Infrequently used on its own, cement is actually an ingredient in concrete. For example, your home’s slab foundation is likely made of concrete, and the concrete was made with cement ...