Before you even think about raising the walls of a new backyard shed, you need a solid foundation. Learn how to pour a ...

Concrete is one of the most user-friendly building materials around. It’s durable and inexpensive, yet can be made amazingly attractive with today’s new concrete finishes. Learn how to pour a concrete ...

In this video, learn how to create a large concrete slab from start to finish. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Clearing the Area 01:30 - Surveying the Site 02:28 - Building the Frame 06:13 - Trench Filling ...

Calcium chloride is the most effective and least expensive cold weather accelerator for concrete. But its use may be limited by building codes or prohibited by some specifications. Contractors then ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Question: We have a project nearing completion where we prepped for a 3.5-inch thick floor slab. We ordered and placed enough concrete to justify the measurements and now the homeowner is debating the ...

In the dome of the Pantheon in Rome, several construction techniques were used to allow such a bold construction to stand. One concerns the composition of the concrete (in this case, non-reinforced ...

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...