Instead of removing those concrete front steps, save some time by building a wood deck over and around them. A well designed front porch or deck is an inviting feature on most homes. Add a bench ...

Here’s how that breaks down. The entryway leading to the front door is a popular place for concrete steps because the material is durable enough to withstand constant traffic. This is also a ...

Concrete steps break up, especially in northern climates. Water soaks into the concrete, freezes and breaks off the outside corners. Once that starts, the damage spreads along the front edge of ...

Q: The corner of one of the concrete steps leading to the front entrance of my building has broken off. It’s the top step of four. Is it possible to repair it without replacing the whole staircase?

Give a set of drab concrete front steps a DIY makeover with a simple paint job. A gray and white striped design gives this farmhouse-style front entrance a classic look. Sharpen up the appearance ...

In the next couple of weeks, I am having new concrete front steps and two sidewalk pads replaced in the front of my house. The contractor says that as part of the job he will seal the concrete ...

Q: I have some concrete steps leading to my front door, and the bottom step has been damaged. The corner of the step is missing. I would like to repair it so that it is safe and attractive.