A hoe and a wheelbarrow aren't the only common tools you can use to mix small batches of concrete.

Learn how to excavate, form, pour, and hand-finish a small slab.

Wood, resin, magnesium, and aluminum versions of this essential masonry tool all have their pros and cons.

Builder Larry Haun explains reliable methods for properly positioning rebar, plus a method for tying a new slab into an old one.

This short handled morter hoe from Bon Tool Co. has rounded corners allow clean scraping from the corners of a wheelbarrow or mortar pan and the length of the handle is just right for use without having to "choke up"

Use a low-slump concrete when pouring a walkway that slopes downhill.

Learn how to form a countertop in place and then reinforce, pour, and finish the slab to create a beautiful custom surface in your kitchen.

How to set a bolt in wet concrete to the correct depth

An engineer offers a few simple changes to make walls and foundations much sturdier.

Find out what type of flashing you can install between new concrete steps and existing siding or sheathing to prevent rot and other water damage.

Get the perfect texture with these easy steps, whether you want your patio to be coarse or smooth.

Understand the causes and methods for prevention of this destructive force commonly seen in concrete and masonry structures.

Tips on ordering, placing, screeding, floating and finishing.

Different seasons require different techniques when working with concrete.

Learn how to smooth the concrete surface for a polished finish with the use of bull floats, magnesium floats, trowels, and edging tools.

Mike Guertin outlines the entire process, from preparing the site to pouring and finishing the concrete slab for a patio.

The Spin Screed system helps you easily tackle an otherwise-tedious step in finishing a slab.

Get tips for forming, pouring, and finishing a concrete slab, patio, or walkway with a textured, non-slip broom finish.

Concrete pioneer Fu-Tung Cheng talks about the merits of concrete as a decorative material.

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Weather conditions, available help, and type of concrete mix are all important factors for a successful pour.

For small projects, you can save time and money if you form and pour all the concrete at once.

Editor Justin Fink and builder Chris Aherns build a code-compliant landing for the stairs on this Project House deck.

Corrugated steel pan decking and mid-span support will ensure a successful pour

Get the right mix and be sure to order enough concrete for your next footing, foundation, or slab.

A site-built EPDM extension tube provides extra control at the business end of a concrete pump truck pipe.

You can’t go wrong if you add the water first and work your rake through the mix until you have an even consistency.

This excerpt from Fu-Tung Cheng's breakthrough book, Concrete Countertops, describes some of the limitless color possibilities

You may be surprised at the tool Chuck Miller uses to make sure his concrete pour goes as smoothly as possible.

Whether your goal is to cut construction costs, minimize environmental impact, or both, there are practical ways to build a home with less concrete.

Starting with the garage will give us covered storage.

A site-built rake lets you screed from an upright position.

A hoe and a wheelbarrow are fine tools for mixing one bag of concrete at a time. Here's how to do it.

A reliable and back-friendly approach to smarter concrete-mixing.

Warwick Area Career and Technical Center students practice placing and finishing the garage slab while Bruce and I goof off.

This commercial-grade concrete mix comes in standard gray or as a lightcolored tint base for use with Quikrete liquid cement colors.