The RAP program covers basic concrete repair techniques, including the purpose of the repair, applications for which each method is appropriate, surface preparation, safety considerations ...

In the world of concrete repair, there's an age-old adage: "Surface preparation is 98% of the battle." It’s a simple statement, but a critical message. Neglecting or shortcutting surface prep ...

[Thomas Sanladerer] wanted to create some molds using 3D printing for concrete and plaster. He used a delta printer with flexible filament and documented his process in the video below. If you ...

A particularly pleasing version of this are these concrete dumbbells whipped up by the unfortunately named hacker [ShitnamiTidalWave]. If you happen to have half a bag of concrete — quick set or ...

From Tuscany's Leaning Tower of Pisa to Prague's Dancing House and Abu Dhabi's Capital Gate, these are the world's wonkiest ...

Overnight closures on Highway 1 near the Rocky Creek Bridge will resume for the next two nights as crews resume emergency ...

Want a sturdy foundation for your next tool shed? Consider having a concrete slab as your base. Concrete slabs are inexpensive, long-lasting and easy to install—as well as multi-purpose.

Concrete’s porous texture allows moisture intrusion that causes cracks during freeze-thaw cycles, requiring crack fillers to repair. Salt from ice melt, lawn chemicals, sea spray, and other ...

County jail keeps falling apart. This time several plumbing failures hit all at once. But at least the jail isn't sinking as ...

Question: Hello Robert, thank you for your great column in The Signal ... There are so many different concrete patch and ...

A client has always tipped restaurant workers, but is wondering if they need to also tip their cable technician and HVAC ...

In this essay from 2013, a writer tries to appreciate the limits of his own life.