Q: A chunk of concrete the size of a large grapefruit broke off the corner of one of our porch steps and shattered. Can I repair this myself? A: You need a small amount of concrete mix, a small ...

Q: I've seen a few concrete porches with stucco exteriors being rebuilt around the Bay Area. Can you discuss their construction and what goes bad requiring their repair? I have a concrete porch that ...

Plain concrete steps can feel dull, but a creative paint approach adds personality and polish, turning a basic entryway ...

Q: When we added handrails to our front entry last summer, the contractor had to extend the bottom steps to meet code requirements for the rail supports. The new concrete isn’t the same color, so I ...

Q: I have an older concrete porch that has never been painted. I will be painting it with patio latex paint. I plan on cleaning with TSP (trisodium phosphate) and then applying a concrete bonding ...

A new type of staircase has made its appearance on the home improvement scene lately -- precast concrete steps. These factory-molded stairs have a lot to offer in terms of ease of installation, ...

The most popular project on my roster this past season has been the front steps facelift. Half a dozen or so front porch steps have been revitalized by sheathing the exterior while using the existing ...

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Q:Next month my elderly mother will be moving in with us, and I need to get the house ready for her. How do I add grab bars to my tile shower without destroying the entire wall in the shower? Also, ...