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Use durable concrete to build a retaining wall for your landscape or stairs to your front door; step-by-step instructions show you how. If you have only an afternoon, it’s easy to make these stepping-stones using a bag of quick-setting concrete.

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Poured Concrete Steps

Step-by-step steps: Here's the complete process for laying out, designing and building concrete steps to transition between your patio and a house door.

"Poured concrete steps provide a sturdy, long-lasting … other reinforcements, as well as the concrete mix you use. Checklist Time Two to three … Designing layout, assembling forms, pouring concrete Materials 2x lumber, concrete , form …"

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Concrete Countertop Guide

… the latest and greatest, then a concrete countertop is definitely your style … Popularized over the past 10 years, concrete has become the design darling of … kitchen is the heart of the home. Concrete countertops are made just like concrete …

Concrete Maintenance and Repair

Moisture is the chief enemy of concrete . You can minimize moisture damage and improve the appearance of your concrete surface at the same time by painting … reapplications. To test whether the concrete needs a new coat of sealer, sprinkle …

Poured Concrete

… coloring and stamping techniques, however, poured concrete can be made to look like flagstone, brick … possibilities even further and can create a dazzling concrete surface. In one sense, concrete has unlimited design potential, which makes …

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Easy Concrete Garden Art

Learn how to make garden artwork using only an inexpensive bag of concrete and some creativity. Great for kids and grown-ups!

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Alternative Countertops

Make your countertop distinctive with tile, metal, wood, glass, or concrete .

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countertops is thick and crack resistant. Concrete is another countertop choice. It can be tinted and sculpted and you can mix in small stones and other particles for a variety of looks. Concrete countertops are created, polished and sealed onsite. A project best left to the professionals. You'll pay just about as much for a concrete countertop as you would a stone one. In order for concrete countertops to be stain-resistant, they must be sealed initially and again in every few years. They can crack and be difficult to

countertop options you have to choose from---- Tile, metal, wood, glass and concrete . Tile comes in many shapes, colors, finishes and sizes.

Leaf Stepping-Stones

Use real leaves to shape these easy pour-in-place concrete stepping-stones.

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Shape the stone. Press and mold the wet concrete following the contour of the hole. Press and push the edges as needed to make it look more like a leaf. Add the detail. Place the leaf, vein side down on the concrete and press it into the surface. Let the concrete cure. Cover the leaf and concrete with burlap or plastic wrap, and allow the concrete to dry overnight. Remove the leaf after the concrete has dried. Use water to rip away the leaf, or just let it happen naturally.

inch deep. Use your hands to tamp down the sand. Mix the concrete . One 50-pound bag of cement mix makes about two stepping stones. Pour half the bag in the wheelbarrow and mix with water. Use the shovel to scoop and turn the mixture until it's evenly moist, firm but still workable. Shovel the concrete into the hole. Work quickly to fill the hole evenly with concrete .

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Pouring a Concrete Landing Pad

Many concrete patios and sidewalks are less than 2 … lasting pad prevents the problem. A concrete slab may be raised one step above the … feel solid a few hours after pouring, concrete takes a week or two to achieve full strength …

Pouring a Concrete Walk

You can pour concrete as a stand-alone walk or as a base for other mortared … using coloring, stamping, or texturing techniques. Concrete walks often abut an existing concrete or masonry structure. Any time you pour concrete next …

Forming a Concrete Pad

Many concrete patios and sidewalks are less than 2 … how to build a long-lasting pad. A concrete slab may be raised one step height above … feel solid a few hours after pouring, concrete takes a week or two to achieve full strength …

Repair Cracks in a Concrete Driveway

Though concrete is a durable surface, concrete driveways deteriorate and develop cracks over the years … one, you may be able to repair and resurface the existing concrete . Cracks in concrete can be caused by tree roots and soil …

Concrete Countertop Ideas

Tough, reliable concrete keeps creeping further into the home … a countertop surface. Typically, concrete comes in large, seamless 1-1/2 … the more glamorous natural stone, concrete can be colored any shade. A sealer …

Fastening an Interior Wall to Concrete

… fastener you choose, consider 1 inch of concrete penetration as the minimum. To increase … fastener that burrows deeper into the concrete or has a larger diameter. For example … when both are driven 1 inch deep into concrete . Driving the fasteners 1-3/4 deep …