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 ...

The researchers have developed a zinc-enhanced polyurethane coating that significantly reduces fat, oil, and grease build-up in sewer pipes.

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

Thousands of homes across the state may have failing concrete foundations due to pyrrhotite, an iron sulfide present in ...

Engineers have found a way to make stronger and crack-resistant concrete with scrap carpet fibers, rolling out the red carpet for sustainability in the construction sector. Engineers in Australia have ...

If you want to add some color to your home’s exterior without going overboard, consider a calming combo of sage and brown. Sage’s soft green tones create a peaceful base shade for a nature-inspired ...