Always wear a dust mask or respirator, impervious gloves and eye protection when working with Portland cement. Mix one part ...

When concrete walls start to crumble, don't panic. Patch. Basement walls often bear the brunt of a wet Oregon winter, flaking and crumbling. You can repair the damage by brushing on a bonding agent ...

Q: The concrete block foundation of my house seems to be kicking out into the cellar. Can that be? Can I repair it? A: It is more common than you might think for a concrete block foundation wall to ...

Peeling paint could point to a larger issue. Paint peeling off the walls is unsightly. Worse still, without the paint protecting the surface, the underlying wall material can be damaged too. Flakes, ...