Shelby is an editor with an affinity for covering home improvement and repair, design and real estate trends. She also specializes in content strategy and entrepreneur coaching for small businesses, ...

Q. I have a cement slab for a front porch and it is badly cracked. I would like to replace it with a composite deck. The problem is that when it rains, the water will run through the joints to the ...

DEAR TIM: I have a cement slab for a front porch and it is badly cracked. I would like to replace it with a composite deck. The problem is that when it rains, the water will run through the joints to ...

Learn concrete slab crack repair, including chipped edges, steps, corners, and palled surfaces, with a step-by-step masonry restoration guide. Paradoxically, concrete surfaces cannot be repaired with ...

A solid foundation is essential for the stability and longevity of any structure. Over time, factors like water damage, soil movement, and natural wear and tear can compromise the integrity of a ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Question: Cracks are forming in my concrete slab foundation and are causing problems with flooring. My master bath floor tile has developed a 4-foot crack (tiles, not grout) and I see a ridge forming ...

I have a cement slab for a front porch and it is badly cracked. I would like to replace it with a composite deck. The problem is that when it rains, the water will run through the joints to the ground ...