When a Wisconsin couple planned their dream house, they chose style and materials that were at once modern and rustic to complement the wooded plot of land that would be the backdrop for their new ...

How do you take an existing concrete slab and reinvent it to fit a contemporary cowboy theme? Just ask Bill Rains of Blue Diamond Services in Landsdale, Pa. In the fall of 2010, Rains spent two weeks ...

It's no wonder that homeowners have adopted polished concrete floors. They're quick to install and don't cost a lot. They also wear well and require minimal maintenance. Years ago, you'd see polished ...

Along with being incredibly easy to clean and maintain, concrete finishes provide a sleek, modern element to any home. One of the few downsides to concrete is that it can crack, but that isn't a ...

Margaret Wack is a freelance writer covering home improvement, personal finance and other topics. She has written for brands and publications including Angi, Homeadvisor, Thumbtack, WSJ Buy Side, US ...

To the untrained eye, polished concrete and microcement flooring appear similar. Both of these hard floor surfaces are easy to clean, should withstand significant wear, and can lend a contemporary, ...