Concrete34 Stories
Landscape DesignOutdoor Style: Creative Ways With Classic Concrete
Have you cast concrete aside as being too dull or crack-prone? Learn about new design options along with the basics of using it outside
Full StoryMaterialsPrecast Concrete Pavers Make a Versatile Surface in the Garden
You can use concrete pavers in a variety of shapes and colors for your patio, walkway, driveway and more
Full StoryMaterials10 Cool Things to Do With Concrete in Your House
Humble concrete is being reinvented in everything from bathroom fixtures to lampshades
Full StoryKitchen CountertopsElephants of the Kitchen? What to Know About Concrete Counters
Concrete countertops are beautiful, heavy and cool — and have their own peculiarities. And a lot in common with certain gray pachyderms
Full StoryLandscape DesignGarden Walls: Pour On the Style With Concrete
There's no end to what you — make that your contractor — can create using this strong and low-maintenance material
Full StoryIndustrial StyleRoom of the Day: Concrete Block Goes Chic in a Living Room
Designers put a fresh face on a workaday material in this Washington, D.C., condo
Full StoryRemodeling GuidesObjects of Desire: Beautifully Individual Concrete Floors
Concrete comes in more colors and finishes than ever before. See if these 6 floors open your eyes to the possibilities
Full StoryGreat Home ProjectsHow to Tear Down That Concrete Patio
Clear the path for plantings or a more modern patio design by demolishing all or part of the concrete in your yard
Full StoryGreen BuildingConsidering Concrete Floors? 3 Green-Minded Questions to Ask
Learn what’s in your concrete and about sustainability to make a healthy choice for your home and the earth
Full StoryKitchen CountertopsCast Concrete Countertops With a Personal Twist
From frame making to pouring to inlays, learn how concrete counters are cast — and how an artisan embellishes them
Full StoryMaterialsRaw Materials Revealed: Brick, Block and Stone Help Homes Last
Learn about durable masonry essentials for houses and landscapes, and why some weighty-looking pieces are lighter than they look
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