A previous column about concrete discussed grading, forms and form oil, and preparing the soil. This column describes other important steps that contribute to a successful concrete pour: Concrete ...

The bulk of the work for a new slab is in the excavation and form building. If you have to level a sloped site or bring in a lot of fill, hire an excavator for a day to help prepare the site. Then ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson demonstrates how to frame and pour a small DIY concrete slab at home. Dick Cheney Lived Without a Pulse. Literally. CCTV footage shows moment of cargo plane crash that ...

Watching a craftsman at work can be an inspiring experience. We were recently involved in a large, somewhat complex concrete pour. The nine concrete finishers, the two laborers, the carpenter and the ...