There are many benefits of using concrete as your chosen hardscape material for your patio from its low-maintenance nature and durability to longevity. And while in the past settling for concrete's ...

A concrete patio is a popular foundation choice for many homeowners. Concrete is super durable and easily defines a gathering spot for the backyard. The only downside is that a cement slab can look ...

Just a couple years ago, Anne Armitage and Alan Peterka decided they'd had enough of country living. But when they started their search — inside the Cedar Rapids city limits — they didn't expect to ...

Concrete may call to mind city blocks and parking lots, but lately the material has been going into a range of architectural masterpieces around the world. In a new two-volume set, “100 Contemporary ...

Concrete has gone far beyond sidewalks and fallout shelters, and now it's increasingly popular in home décor. "People are becoming more attracted to concrete, and I think it has a lot to do with the ...

A cornerstone of architectural innovation for centuries, concrete has transformed the structural capabilities of buildings worldwide. As one of the more versatile and durable building materials, ...

According to the American Concrete Institute CT-18, fiber-reinforced concrete is a concrete mixture that is reinforced with dispersed, randomly orientated fibers. These fibers can be used in lieu of ...

Watch as we transform the space under an old tree into a stunning garden aquarium using cement and brick. Perfect for creative outdoor designs that blend nature and craftsmanship.

It’s a concrete world, and we’re just living in it—or so Texas cities feel to many residents. Some uses of that omnipresent building material seem questionable, like fueling the seemingly endless ...