Amazing Concrete

How to Make a Concrete Bird Bath

By Victoria Ries

Concrete bird baths attract a variety of wild birds which may be fascinating to watch and record. Landscaping is enhanced with the addition of a bird bath and it can also be a conversational point with the neighbors. As a DIY project, making a concrete bird bath may not be ideal for the novice, although one may try constructing one as a project to gain practice. Wet the entire bag of sand and...

How to Remove Writing From Concrete

By Nicole LaMarco

Nothing is worse than having a new concrete job completed only to have its perfection ruined by prints or markings. Since you're probably not interested in keeping the concrete message as a permanent fixture around your home, you can fix the problem without rehiring a concrete mixer to do the job all over again. Head to your local hardware or home improvement store to find a product called...

How to Seal Concrete

By Laura H.

Sealing concrete will help prevent water seepage, cracks and mildew, and will protect the surface. Different finishes are offered as well. If you are looking for a matte finish, you may want to select Lastiseal Masonry Concrete and Brick Sealer; for a glossy finish, you can select the same product but with "satin" added to the name. If repairs are needed to the concrete, sealing will be ...