Dear James: I plan to have my asphalt driveway replaced with concrete. My neighbor’s cracked after only a few years. What should the contractor to do so mine holds up? — Dave S. Dear Dave: Your ...

Q: We would like to replace our driveway. My wife and I are debating whether to replace the driveway with another concrete driveway or a concrete-paver driveway. I have concerns about the concrete ...

Concrete is the unsung hero of residential construction. From driveways and sidewalks to patios and, most importantly, ...

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 ...

Diagram: Screeding the pad: With one person on each side of the board, work the board across the final layer of concrete to smooth the surface. You can rent or buy gas-or electric-powered cement ...

DEAR TIM: I’ve got an odd problem. I have concrete spalling on a sidewalk that leads from my concrete driveway to my home. The concrete driveway and sidewalk were poured at the same time. The driveway ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Brenda McAdoo smiles wide when she talks about her home. The old brick house has been her home for more than 35 years. “It’s my first home ever. I love my home,” McAdoo said.