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Ultimate Deck Build: Pouring and Finishing Concrete Slabs
Editor Justin Fink and builder Chris Aherns build a code-compliant landing for the stairs on this Project House deck.
All-Around Warmth: Fireplace Design
When Charles Orr of Hutker Architects met with his clients to discuss the design for their new home, on their wish list were fireplaces for the living room, the porch,…
Lightweight Block Template
When presented with the prospect of repositioning over 50 concrete reinforcing-wall blocks, my bad back and shoulders cringed. I came up with the idea of the lightweight template shown here.…
Choosing Fiber-Cement Sawblades
Tool tester Andy Beasley rates blades for cutting fiber-cement siding based on durability and cost-effectiveness.
Dress Up Your Mailbox Column
Build curb appeal with a pillar of landscape stone.
Laying Concrete Pavers
For a driveway, walk, or patio, get the base right, and the rest of the job is straightforward.
Build a Concrete Walkway: Stamping Patterns and Adding Control Joints
A stone or brick texture adds character to a plain concrete path.
Build a Concrete Walkway: Smoothing the Surface
Learn how to smooth the concrete surface for a polished finish with the use of bull floats, magnesium floats, trowels, and edging tools.
Build a Concrete Walkway: Pouring Concrete
Weather conditions, available help, and type of concrete mix are all important factors for a successful pour.
Build a Concrete Walkway: Adding Reinforcement
Rebar and wire mesh are the backbone of a durable concrete walkway.

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