The first thing to know about cleaning concrete? You don’t need to go easy on it. After all, it’s one of the most durable building materials used in modern construction. But with its durability comes ...

Q:I replaced one-fourth of a concrete driveway when a new water line was installed. That section is white, the older sections gray. It looks awful. If I paint the concrete, I can imagine chipping and ...

We may love our cars, but it’s doubtful many of us are in love with our driveways. For some reason, theseexpansive, bleached slabs of concrete manage to take over the front of our houses. But a new ...

Several weeks ago I answered a letter in this column concerning removing hard water scale build up in plumbing supply pipes using muriatic acid and potassium permanganate. I discouraged the practice, ...

First impressions start the second someone turns into your driveway. Even if the rest of your property looks great, a stained ...

You might have the greatest garage or driveway in the world, but if your concrete is spattered with stains and dirt, you’re not going to feel like it. Don’t feel bad, you’re not alone. Some of the ...

GREASE and oil stains on concrete driveways, in a garage with concrete flooring, or parking areas, are an eyesore. According to the Concrete Institute, although most common oil stains can be difficult ...

Concrete is a tough surface, but because it is porous, it’s easily stained. Most spots are easy to clean if you know the steps. Here are a few things you can use to renew your patio, driveway or front ...

Drive home your house’s curb appeal by pouring creativity into your driveway. More homeowners are employing decorative techniques to transform understated gray concrete into driveways that make a ...