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 ...

To paint concrete successfully, so that it looks good and lasts a long time, proper preparation is key. If you are tired of looking at a dingy concrete garage floor or patio, you can update the look ...

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 ...

If your concrete patio is worn out, badly stained, and weather-beaten, don’t despair. There’s a simple, affordable way to restore patios to like-new condition, and it’s no more difficult than painting ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

When designers Karen and Guy Vidal went to revive a concrete area along the back of an East Hollywood apartment building that they owned, the couple turned to an inexpensive DIY trick: stenciling a ...

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The glow-up looks as if she's laid tiles - when it's all just a bit of paint A WOMAN has wowed people with her ”impeccable” front porch makeover – which she achieved with a bit of paint. DIY-loving ...

A savvy homeowner transformed her dull concrete patio for just £60 using a tub of paint and a handmade stencil - and it's inspired her to start up a new business. Creative Lauren Smith, 31, from ...