A retired home inspector reveals some common "flaws" that look scary but are probably harmless and that you can probably fix ...

Stellar Paver Sealing details how proper pre-seal cleaning boosts durability and curb appeal for Brevard homes Brevard ...

Researchers excavate site of ancient construction project Piles of premixed material for concrete are discovered Findings point to the use of a method called 'hot mixing' The site represents a ...

On cool and damp days, many homeowners worry about mold. When it pours and storms outside, windows often remain closed to avoid letting in moisture. Anxious eyes scan every visible spot on the wall.

Over the past few years, scientists have developed new kinds of a multifunctional concrete, whether that be self-healing or carbon-sequestering. Now, a new study has made improvements on ways to turn ...

Across the street from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Houston headquarters, Jessica Koch pulled up a smartphone photo of her 4-year-old daughter, her little face smeared with blood.

Cat owners have been descending on hardware stores on an unusual mission—picking up a concrete slab, typically for patios and garden paths, for their feline friend to lounge on. Costing as little as ...

Wood is, by far, the most common material used in the U.S. for single-family home construction. But wood construction isn’t engineered for long-term durability, and it often underperforms, ...

He works in mysterious ways.

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Concrete floors typically don't need as much attention as others because they are generally considered a low-maintenance, one-and-done ...