Concrete and Masonry

Formed and finished with off-the-shelf materials, a vanity top takes shape upside down by Jeremy French, Matt Kabat

A primer on building three-part forms for custom installations by Jeremy French, Matt Kabat

Once the pour cures, a surgical hand protects the unfinished surface by Jeremy French, Matt Kabat

Healthful, light-filled, and energy-efficient, this home reaches back to its California past and toward a sustainable future by David Arkin

A bright new kitchen blooms from an inspired mix of light, space, and materials by Rick Proppe

Designer Fu-Tung Cheng illustrates the aesthetic potential of concrete by Fu-Tung Cheng

Small stains in concrete countertops and walls can be removed using this simple technique from Fu-Tung Cheng's book, Concrete at Home. by Fu-Tung Cheng

An architect adds a new first floor under his house to gain space and better views of Puget Sound by Frank Karreman

by Fu-Tung Cheng

A carefully constructed mold is the key to creating a beautiful kitchen counter from everyday materials by Fu-Tung Cheng, Eric Olsen

The perfect marriage of cost, aesthetics and performance is what suits your lifestyle and budget best by Scott Gibson

Getting a durable kitchen work surface starts with careful form work and the right concrete by Rex Alexander

Start with a sturdy wood underlayment, and plan the layout to get cut tiles in the back by Dennis Hourany

Solid, durable and attractive, an uncommon countertop can be cast from common materials by Thomas Hughes