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 ...

Pool patches are an easy and affordable way to repair tears, holes, and cracks without calling in a pro. We tested eight of the most popular options to see which ones actually hold up (literally!).

Concrete may be one of the toughest materials you can use in building, but often, it will eventually crack. Luckily, there's an easy solution you can DIY.

Q: When we added handrails to our front entry last summer, the contractor had to extend the bottom steps to meet code requirements for the rail supports. The new concrete isn’t the same color, so I ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...