Concrete countertops are becoming more popular, and understandably so. The ingredients are relatively inexpensive, the installation is relatively easy with a step-by-step guide, and the project is ...

From countertops to fireplace surrounds, decorative contractors continue to push the limits of concrete. The beauty of decorative concrete begins with the mix design, and with several precast mixes ...

Mixing concrete isn’t fun — it’s heavy, messy, and time-consuming. So when a human-powered cement mixer claims to make the ...

The only snag was that this didn’t match the recipe as described in historical texts. Now the same team is back with a fresh ...

Q: This summer I’ve got a few outdoor projects that involve pouring small amounts of concrete. I looked into having a ready-mix truck do it, but the cost is so expensive. I’ve seen the bags of ...

As one of our most relied upon construction materials, concrete makes a significant contribution to our overall carbon emissions. Calcium-based substances are heated at high temperatures to form the ...