I feel this is a poor concrete job. Why does the concrete looks like this? How can I make it smooth?

I'm working on a golf course clubhouse/restaurant/bar that needs some basic remodeling and a new, fresh look. Its a unique (but nice) setup, with a circular bar in the middle surrounded by tables, seating, dance floor...

Greetings - I am closing on a duplex at the end of the month which is on a concrete pad foundation. I am really interested in trying to figure out an affordable Do it Yourself method to make these floors the actual fl...

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I am nearing completion of renovations on my first rental property in the Metro Detroit area of Michigan. The home is a bilevel and the first floor has a near perfect cement floor. I've been looking int...

I plan on using vinyl for my bedroom floors. Problem is, when we removed the old wood flooring (square blocks), there is leftover adhesive (cement?) on about 25% of the room. What is the most effective method in flatt...

I was going to get some new countertops from Home Depot but noticed they have the built in backsplashes which won't work on the side with the sink and they don't sell the backsplashless ones.  I'm trying to keep costs...

I'm currently working on converting my first single family rental into a duplex in Washington State. I will be keeping this project in my portfolio for years to come. I'm trying to figure out best practices from more ...

My question today is actually about my personal home which was built in 1973.We have a finished basement we plan to update. Currently, the floor has two layers of those sticky tiles. Some (of both layers) are coming l...

I asked a buddy of mine who is in the Army Corps of Engineers what the best way to apply epoxy over lead painted floors was, without removing the lead first. He said that. They apply PerfectPrimer over the floors, and...

The house in San Clemente CA has an open concept plan with views to the front of the house. The kitchen is in the middle of the first floor enabling it to easily service both front areas and back yard. I'm not sure on...