Q: I've seen a few concrete porches with stucco exteriors being rebuilt around the Bay Area. Can you discuss their construction and what goes bad requiring their repair? I have a concrete porch that ...

Q: A corner of our concrete porch has chipped off. Is there any way to repair this without replacing our entire porch? A: It’s definitely possible to patch chipped concrete, even in a situation like ...

Q: A corner of our concrete porch has chipped off. Is there any way to repair this without replacing our entire porch? McLean, Va. A: It’s definitely possible to patch chipped concrete, even in a ...

Q: My 30-year-old house features a large concrete front porch. One side edge has been crumbling over the past few years, and paint is peeling from a brick design that was pressed into the concrete.

In the past week, Don asked me for advice. He lives in the northeast corner of North Carolina just 15 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. His front porch stoop is in very bad shape. Back in 1949, when the ...

After years of facing the elements, even the highest-quality concrete patio or driveway can start to crack and fade over time. Whether you're worried about small cracks getting worse or you just want ...

If your concrete patio is cracked and ugly, this affordable and customizable fix could be a great way to transform it into a ...

Concrete is known for its durability, but it doesn't last forever. When you build a patio with it, how long will it hold up?

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 ...