A pro shows you how to build strong concrete forms, place a solid slab and trowel a smooth finish ...

Alternative materials, such as engineered timber, can replace concrete in some buildings. Additives can reduce the amount of cement needed to make concrete, but do not solve the problem completely.

Discover essential tips and advice from expert columnists on vertical concrete placement for a successful forming project including safety precautions, how to properly define consolidation issues ...

Here's a simple tip that will make cutting straight lines on a curved object a cinch. Cardboard concrete form tubes are molds that you pour concrete onto for a perfectly round footing.