Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Concrete is an extremely powerful material often used for sidewalks, driveways, or garage floors. Maybe you have a beautiful concrete patio ...

Q: When we added handrails to our front entry last summer, the contractor had to extend the bottom steps to meet code requirements for the rail supports. The new concrete isn’t the same color, so I ...