Q: A chunk of concrete the size of a large grapefruit broke off the corner of one of our porch steps and shattered. Can I repair this myself? A: You need a small amount of concrete mix, a small ...

Explore creative and practical front step ideas that add character, color, and safety to your home’s entrance, from textured ...

Q: I've seen a few concrete porches with stucco exteriors being rebuilt around the Bay Area. Can you discuss their construction and what goes bad requiring their repair? I have a concrete porch that ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The front of your home sets the tone for what’s inside, and each part of the exterior design plays a part ...

Learn how to pour and finish a curved concrete sidewalk step-by-step from preparing the forms to smoothing the final surface. This DIY guide makes it easy to upgrade your front porch area with a ...

Q:I have a ranch-style home with a front porch that is not deep enough - certainly not deep enough for these old bones to enjoy a rocking chair from which to spy on my neighbors. It also has a ...

Q: My son’s house in Washington, D.C., is a bungalow and quite interesting-looking. Someone painted over the 8-by-6-foot concrete porch and four or five concrete steps, and made a mess of them, with ...