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Q. I’ve got a problem I need you to solve. Each time it rains, a puddle develops on the outer edge of my circular patio. It’s older concrete, and it appears the puddle is related to a crack that’s ...

Concrete will crack. Oftentimes, applying a concrete overlay can be a more cost effective solution than ripping out and replacing the entire cracked concrete slab. Stuart Nickel, owner of Absolute ...

Mark and Gina Richardson have been in the concrete overlay business for 15 years. Since starting Richardson's Concrete Effects, Sacramento, Calif., the Richardsons have been offering a full range of ...

Q: Each time it rains, a puddle develops on the outer edge of my circular patio. The patio is made of older concrete and it rests on a low retaining wall. The puddle appears to be related to a crack ...

Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...

Last week I mentioned concrete countertops as an emerging trend because of the versatility this medium provides when designing a kitchen or bathroom. As someone who wants new countertops, I decided to ...