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Best Concrete Paints for 2022

The best concrete paint will seal your basement floor, deck or garage against spills, leaks and wear-and-tear—and look darn good doing it.

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How to Estimate a Concrete Order

Calculate concrete prices and how many cubic yards of concrete you need for a walk, driveway or basement. How much...


How to Fix Spalling Concrete

What is concrete spalling and how do you fix concrete spalling? Don't replace your driveway, patio or basement floor—just resurface...


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DIY Concrete Crack Repair

You can fix many concrete cracks yourself


Basement Carpeting: Installing Carpeting In a Finished Basement

Choosing the right pad makes all the difference

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How to Carpet a Basement Floor

Keep your finished basement floor dry, even if the concrete gets wet.


A Wooden Basement? They’re Better Than You Think

A reader wrote us asking about using pressure-treated wood instead of concrete for a basement or crawl space.


How to Tile: Prepare Concrete for Tile

Turnaround tips for an old basement floor


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Installing Wood Flooring Over Concrete

Install a wood base, then the finish flooring.


Waterproofing Products Help Keep Basements Dry

A little inspection and finishing work will go a long way in keeping your basement dry.