The first thing to know about cleaning concrete? You don’t need to go easy on it. After all, it’s one of the most durable building materials used in modern construction. But with its durability comes ...

Carpeting, hardwood, and tile have long dominated underfoot surface areas, but today's homeowners are increasingly turning to a different floor material: concrete. Don't let its industrial roots fool ...

Q. Our home is 12 years old. Almost from the start the basement floor started getting black blotches which just got larger and larger. In the center it begins to get white and chalky. I have had ...

Many installers of concrete floors, in both private homes and commercial facilities, are the first ones asked when customers want to know how to clean and care for their new concrete floors. In ...

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Dear Jim: I am thinking of building one of those concrete/foam block houses for efficiency, security and strength. Since concrete feels so cold, is it really energy efficient and will I be limited on ...

Q: I have a problem with flooring. I bought a condo built in 1979 with concrete floors. I want the floor to be easy as I have a bad back and walking on concrete is not the best thing for me. I ...

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