Step-by-step instructions on how to repair crumbling concrete, whether it’s just one step or several.

This crumbling concrete in an aircraft hangar can be fixed with a careful patching technique — the same type that would apply for a home repair. (Zack Kenney) ...

Concrete is one hardy building material, until even the smallest amount of water seeps into its capillary spaces, freezes and expands.

Q: A chunk of concrete the size of a large grapefruit broke off the corner of one of our porch steps and shattered. Can I repair this myself? A: You need a small amount of concrete mix, a small con… ...

Patching up the corner of a concrete stair step or patio isn’t that hard. Clean the area of dirt, dust and loose material first. Then create a small form around the corner, using a flat scrap… ...

Sometimes, the concrete base of a fence can shift and tilt, making the fence panels lean with it. Here is how to repair this problem before it gets worse.

The most common mistakes in foundation and concrete repair happen at the get-go, when the problem itself isn’t analyzed as whole.

How to Fix Spalling Concrete in Your Driveway Resurfacing your driveway, patio or basement floor with a 1/2-in. concrete overlay fixes the problem.

Concrete cracks. That’s a fact of construction life that has been with the human race since it began building with concrete three millenia ago. The problem spurred the Romans to develop and ...

Remember, this is a cosmetic fix that would also work as a simple way to dress up plain concrete steps. For structural work, you should always see a contractor.

Technology is changing our options when it comes to deciding whether to repair or replace damaged, cracked concrete.