Aside from style alone, few people know how to choose between stone, brick, or concrete pavers for their patio. But making the right estimates and consulting with pros before buying can save you both ...

The bulk of the work for a new slab is in the excavation and form building. If you have to level a sloped site or bring in a lot of fill, hire an excavator for a day to help prepare the site. Then ...

This allows construction professionals to calculate the amount (in cubic yards or number of 60- or 80-lb. bags) of concrete required for square or rectangular slabs, circular concrete slabs, and ...

This concrete calculator will give you the volume of your desired structure in cubic yards and meters. And it calculates the weight of concrete you need, and the number of 60-lb. and 80-lb. bags of ...

Concrete is one of the most user-friendly building materials around. It’s durable and inexpensive, yet can be made amazingly attractive with today’s new concrete finishes. Learn how to pour a concrete ...