Mix up the secret ingredient: cement paint. Cement paint is made by mixing pure Portland cement with clear, cold water. (Add enough water to make a mix that has the consistency of warm gravy.) If the ...

Buildings are going up all over South Florida. One downside: Concrete sometimes comes down, in some cases ending up on cars.

A previous owner’s renovation meant a doorless archway took the place of classic double doors leading from the living room to ...

Take note of the condition of the walls when walking around the basement of a prospective home. Peeling paint ... below the ...

While it's hard for anyone to find affordable housing in Ann Arbor, this difficulty is exacerbated as an incoming transfer ...

"We can take that ugly gray wall and transform it into something that's beautiful," co-designer Ray Mawst said.

Realtors see the insides (and outsides) of more homes than just about anybody — which means they know a thing or two about whether you should get your offer in ASAP or run for the hills. Knowing this, ...

Painted floors can add personality and fabulous flair to a space. Make a statement with these inspiring ideas.

Cement and concrete are commonly mistaken for each other, but it’s important to know which is which. To help you remember, we’re detailing the differences: cement vs. concrete. After reading ...

A show at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago challenges the timeworn critics’ contention that painting is dead, expanding the idea of what painting can be. By Jane L. Levere This article is ...

Researchers have created a graphene-enhanced, 3D-printable concrete that improves strength and reduces carbon emissions by 31%, advancing sustainable construction. Researchers from the University ...

Macie Stump is a senior in journalism at Iowa State University. She is a part of the highly-selective Dotdash Meredith Apprentice Program. She has had three other internships to prepare her for her ...