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Kick off your bathroom remodel the right way by learning how to properly install cement board on walls essential for a durable, water-resistant foundation behind tile. This episode covers tools, ...

Dear Gary: A concrete surround can be installed on any fireplace. Concrete is one of the best materials to use for a fireplace surround. It is very durable, attractive and nonflammable. The design ...

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Q: I want to install a waist-high railing between the exterior wall of my home and a column on my front porch. The railing has holes at the bottom so that it can be mounted into the concrete, but ...

Dear James: We plan to add a half-bathroom, but our house is built on a slab. Is it possible to still add a bathroom there, because there is no drain to the sewer in that spot? -- Charlotte G. Dear ...

Contractors can improve the results of their industrial projects by learning more about the types of concrete fasteners that are available. It is important to select a fastener based on the specific ...

Installing a concrete fireplace surround is not usually a do-it-yourself job, but if you design a simple one, you can give it a try.(holub3dmax / Getty Images/iStockphoto) A: A concrete surround can ...