Q Our fireplace brick is cracked, and we want to know if there is any way to fix it. Also, there are cracks in our patio. Can those be repaired or at least made less unsightly? A Let’s take the patio ...

Q–My uncovered concrete patio floor cracks badly each year. I`ve tried sealing the cracks, but they only open again in the spring. I`m also having problems keeping paint on the surface. What`s the ...

Concrete may be one of the toughest materials you can use in building, but often, it will eventually crack. Luckily, there's an easy solution you can DIY.

Q: The cement on my patio has developed some cracks and holes. Some of the cracks are large. What type of tradesperson do I look for? Don’t know if the cement can be repaired or if it should be ...

It can be a patio, a walkway, a porch, a retaining wall or even a set of steps. Regardless of the project, when it comes to pouring concrete, there are some simple and basic rules that apply to every ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Damaged concrete can lead to several problems beyond just an unsightly appearance. For example, water can get through the cracks, and over ...

Cracks in concrete should be repaired as soon as possible. Cracks can lead to water getting under the concrete and eroding the soil, and putting off repairs can lead to a more expensive repair or ...

We have all heard the saying “concrete can be counted on to do two things — get hard and crack.” Without thoughtful human intervention that saying might be true, but today slabs-on-ground can be ...

Q: Tim, my builder is telling me to forget about using reinforcing steel or mesh in my concrete driveway and patio. He says he’ll just add an inch of thickness and that’s good enough. What’s your ...

A DIY-enthusiast wowed with her beautiful patio makeover, which she completed on a budget of £100. Chloe Alexandra, of Leeds, revealed how she used masonry paint, a stencil, a make- up brush and a ...