A savvy homeowner transformed her dull concrete patio for just £60 using a tub of paint and a handmade stencil - and it's inspired her to start up a new business. Creative Lauren Smith, 31, from ...

Plus, scroll down for expert advice on how to repair broken patio slabs IF your patio is looking a bit grubby and you’re desperate to get it sparkling for summer, fear not, we’ve got you covered. A ...

Dear James: I had painted a concrete patio before, but it peeled off over time. I want to decorate my new patio by my garden. How can I add a pale pink tint to the concrete surface? — Cindy R. Dear ...

Painting patio slabs is a great way to refresh your outdoor space quickly and cheaply. The experts at Checkatrade have shared how to get the "best finish". Whilst painting patio slabs may divide a ...

Q: My daughter's house has an unusual layout. The single-car garage is on the same level as the basement and is attached to the basement, but is not under the house itself. It is off to the side, so ...

Q. I’ve got a problem I need you to solve. Each time it rains, a puddle develops on the outer edge of my circular patio. It’s older concrete, and it appears the puddle is related to a crack that’s ...

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The standard house comes complete with a concrete slab for the patio. Most people never do anything beyond sweeping the slab or the occasional power wash to remove barbeque, beverage, and pet stains.

Do you have a wide, unsightly crack in your concrete sidewalk, driveway or patio? The concrete may have cracked all the way through the slab, and now one piece is higher than the adjacent piece. These ...