Q:I just purchased a lovely 1927 home in the East Oakland hills. The previous owner didn't want to have anything to do with anything green outside, so she had two concrete patios built in the backyard ...

(McClatchy-Tribune)Interlocking concrete pavers make it possible for even first-time do-it-yourselfers to install patios and walkways. Concrete is more malleable than brick or stone, so it's easier to ...

Expansion joints are created through the installation of a soft material, such as wood or foam, along the edges of concrete slabs. The flexibility of these soft materials prevents damage that would ...