Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. covered concrete patio with an outdoor dining area Over time, concrete patios can begin to look a little worse for wear. Whether ...

If you want to add some color and life to a drab, gray concrete patio, spruce it up with paint. You can paint the patio to match the color of your home or provide an appealing contrast that helps set ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Q: I have an older concrete porch that has never been painted. I will be painting it with patio latex paint. I plan on cleaning with TSP (trisodium phosphate) and then applying a concrete bonding ...

This old patio floor needed to be upgraded after a complete remodel of the adjacent pool and deck left it looking bare and shabby. After researching some options for rehabilitating old concrete, we ...

Q. I have just recently started to read your column and am impressed with the broad knowledge about home repair. I have a problem with my patio and hope you will advise me with a solution. The problem ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If concrete flooring may seem right for your space, you might consider painting it. After all, it's a great way to brighten basements, garages ...

Dear James: I had painted a concrete patio before, but it peeled off over time. I want to decorate my new patio by my garden. How can I add a pale pink tint to the concrete surface? — Cindy R. Dear ...

When you live in a small space, you have to maximize every square inch — and that often means taking advantage of any outdoor space available. Madison Bess of The Blushing Bungalow can attest. The ...