Landings usually have slopes to drain off water. Hold a level against the lowest step and adjust it until the bubble reads plumb. Then measure from the edge of the level to the edge of the landing ...

If anything, they look cold and dull. Enter a few cans of paint and a stencil or two to give your boring outdoor concrete steps a major upgrade. Start with a painted base, layer on a fun pattern ...

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 ...

Handsome, hardwearing concrete walks, steps, and porches will form an impressive entree to any home. To achieve the best looking and most durable outdoor concrete, follow these 7 pro tips.

Outdoor concrete steps often crack, chip or crumble. Moisture that enters through cracks and later freezes is particularly damaging. To prevent moisture from entering a concrete stair, coat it ...

“By repeating concrete for both the stairs and lower patio, the design downplays the sense of separation caused by the grade change between the indoor living room and outdoor dining area ...

Outdoor concrete steps, like other concrete exposed to the weather, undergo severe stress in winter from freeze-thaw cycles and frequently need repairs in the spring. Cracks, spalling or flaking ...