Dear James: I need an extra bedroom for my kids. It will be built on a slab and use floor radiant heating. I would like to install hardwood flooring over it. Is this OK over a heated slab? -- Carrie K ...

In this in-depth guide, you'll learn how to properly finish a live edge slab to highlight its natural beauty while protecting it for years to come. From cleaning and sanding to choosing the right ...

Push or pull the screed board across the forms with a back-and-forth sawing motion. Shove concrete into low spots in front of the screed board. Repeat to remove excess concrete. Form and Pour a ...

Broom finishes, the most common surface textures for exterior flatwork, are created by pulling a broom over freshly placed concrete. Brooming creates a textured or slip-resistant surface with grooves ...

Last week I began a reply to D.C. about how best to finish a portion of his basement. The house is about a year old, so my first concern was that he make absolutely certain that there are not water ...

Measuring Success and developing standards should be discussed often and changed as required after careful thought. As long as there is core values in place and a positive feedback loop, progress can ...

Dear James: I need an extra bedroom for my kids. It will be built on a slab and utilize floor radiant heating. I would like to install hardwood flooring over it. Is this OK over a heated slab? - ...