DEAR TIM: I’m going to do an ambitious concrete project this summer pouring a long sidewalk. My initial results are disappointing. The finish I’m getting on my concrete is rough, and too many stones ...

I know you've answered others about how to restore damaged concrete. That's not my issue. I must pour a new sidewalk, driveway and patio, and I want it to last. I don't want it to spall. I don't want ...

Q: I'm about to have a new concrete driveway installed as well as some sidewalks. I asked the bidding contractors how long I might expect the concrete to last. The range given was from 20 to 30 years.

Question: This summer I’ve got a few outdoor projects that involve pouring small amounts of concrete. I looked into having a ready-mix truck do it, but the cost is so expensive. I’ve seen the bags of ...

Q: I’m going to do an ambitious concrete project this summer: pouring a long sidewalk. My initial results with the mix are disappointing. The finish on the concrete is rough, and too many stones are ...

Whether your project begins with pouring concrete or it’s the finishing touch, strong cement starts at the mixing stage. Making concrete is simple in theory—you simply combine cement with water and an ...