The standard house comes complete with a concrete slab for the patio. Most people never do anything beyond sweeping the slab or the occasional power wash to remove barbeque, beverage, and pet stains.

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With homebuilding down in most parts of the country, concrete contractors are looking for ways to expand their businesses. Many are adding decorative concrete to their line-up of services or expanding ...

Small cracks in your concrete driveway, patio, or foundation may not seem like much to worry about, and you may be tempted to ignore them. But left to their own devices, they can eventually widen into ...