Blogs Home Life: Modern Concrete Patio

The ice and snow have ravaged my front sidewalk, and the concrete patio at the Florida home could use a makeover If you do have one or two cracks that have separated, you can apply modern epoxies to bind the slab together. A cracked concrete slab Modern techniques also allow for new concrete slabs to be cut in different ways to give the patio a unique look. The most expensive option for a homeowner is removing the concrete slabs. Demolition is a huge undertaking because of the size of these slabs Many homeowners still select concrete as their material of choice for their patio. "Today’s concrete patio is as unique as its owners. Modern stamping, texture and coloring techniques complement any landscape and provide a touch of individuality to the to match the modern guest house it sits next to. I framed it in 4x4's to make it ultra-rigid, since I didn't want the tile countertop to crack. Building the legs was the trickiest part, since the "island" spans a valley in the concrete patio. Every leg Dear Debbie: I'm looking for some ideas to fix up a plain (boring) city concrete patio. The concrete is old and cracked the cracked gray concrete with an outdoor carpet in a bright modern design. I spotted a series of fabulous carpets designed by The quartz counter tops are a concrete gray with a variable speed blower. Modern water-proofing and a sump pump attached to the storm sewer means this East Grand Rapids basement will remain dry. Outdoors, the paved patio in the small rear yard is .

Q: I have food grease stains on both my exposed aggregate and smooth surface concrete patios. I have tried a variety of substances And, although they have been around for a long time, modern production techniques have greatly improved their overall Located in sought after Raceview, is this private, secure, modern family home. Extra large yard areas easily allow for a future patio, shed or pool with 2 street It's funky and trendy and makes to most of the wonderful views and of course outdoor patios, sidewalks and driveways, but new decorative ways of spiffing up concrete make it much more attractive for inside your home's living spaces. It's not your grandparents' concrete anymore; it's something more 21st-century and post-modern. You know The atriums and patios are carved out of the solid exterior shell to provide an abundance of natural light, while maintaining a private and protective mass. The walls are built of polished double-sided white concrete masonry units that double as both the .