A stylish patio can double your living space in the summer...but which designs are timeless? And which may give your summer ...

If you want to add some color and life to a drab, gray concrete patio, spruce it up with paint. You can paint the patio to match the color of your home or provide an appealing contrast that helps set ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. covered concrete patio with an outdoor dining area Over time, concrete patios can begin to look a little worse for wear. Whether ...

This old patio floor needed to be upgraded after a complete remodel of the adjacent pool and deck left it looking bare and shabby. After researching some options for rehabilitating old concrete, we ...

If concrete flooring may seem right for your space, you might consider painting it. After all, it's a great way to brighten basements, garages, and patios, and it adds color where it would otherwise ...

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 ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

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 ...

Q. I have just recently started to read your column and am impressed with the broad knowledge about home repair. I have a problem with my patio and hope you will advise me with a solution. The problem ...

Q: I have an older concrete porch that has never been painted. I will be painting it with patio latex paint. I plan on cleaning with TSP (trisodium phosphate) and then applying a concrete bonding ...

Every day, I receive quite a few emails via the Ask Tim page on askthebuilder.com. A common question, believe it or not, is how to add color to concrete. It makes sense. A lot of people dislike the ...

Q: My indoor patio was stained green with oil-based paint 68 years ago. I put on two coats of Valspar floor, deck and patio for concrete, but it's peeling. What do I do? A: Your question raises a few ...