Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

For some homeowners, there's nothing like tackling a DIY project instead of calling a pro. Not only can it be more cost-effective, but you can do it at your own speed and do it the way you want.

Leroy Rellergert has been in construction all his adult life. And for all of his adult life the Perryville, Mo., man has known that that the process to build concrete steps has been a drain on a ...

The reason why these old concrete steps lasted so long is really pretty simple. Back then concrete masons knew that if you added more Portland cement to the concrete mix, it made it stronger. This ...