Mixing pea gravel with concrete is not only possible, it's actually beneficial for certain projects, as long as you do it correctly. Pea gravel consists of smooth, rounded stones that are typically ...

Q: What type of stone would be best for filling a cavity under a planned two-car garage addition? It is about 7 feet deep. The local concrete supplier sells recycled concrete for a really good price.

DEAR TIM: What type of stone would be best for filling a cavity under a planned two-car garage addition? It is approximately 7 feet deep. The local concrete supplier sells recycled concrete for a ...

If you’re looking to finish an exposed pea gravel placement of concrete, you can use a surface retarder, sugar water with a sprayer, or return after a couple of days with an acid wash, etc. The ...

Q. This week: I have to replace my 90 foot concrete driveway, and have gotten estimates from four different contractors. Two of them propose to use 4 inch concrete with a sand base; one says he would ...

DEAR TIM: My new home is under construction. I’m in a disagreement with my builder about what’s going to happen under my garage slab. Right now there’s a trench around the inside on all four walls ...