Leftover concrete ideas

Did you know that broken concrete is a great building material for garden stepping stones, raised beds, retaining walls, and patios? Gardeners who want to encourage concrete recycling have given it the name “urbanite.” In this episode of Simple Homemade Life, we’re discussing all the ways we’ve used broken concrete in our gardens, the pros...

All you need is a bag or two of concrete mix from your local home supply store, a few basic tools and you're all set. For inspiration, here are 10 ways you probably didn't know you could use concrete.

Recycle plentiful broken concrete headed to the landfill by making an easy, inexpensive broken concrete patio with this easy tutorial.

Who knew you could make beautiful home decor from concrete? And these are SO easy!

My contractor Chris Gilliam found a place locally where he was allowed to pick over the concrete (free!) that had been dropped off for recyc...

Enhance your outdoor space with stylish and functional concrete projects for your yard. Craft a chic concrete bench using a custom mold, incorporating wooden or metal legs for support. Personalize your garden with unique concrete planters of different shapes and sizes, ideal for displaying your beloved flowers and plants. Construct a reliable concrete fire pit that will become the focal point of your outdoor get-togethers. These innovative concrete projects will elevate the look of your yard…

DIY concrete crafts are taking the world by storm. The versatility of concrete can really allow you to be unique and update your space. These

Outdoor home decorating with flowers makes the world Green and bright

First, start with a pile of concrete from an old patio or sidewalk Then draw an area for the new patio. Next begin layingout the pieces to look like flagstone, leaving approximately 2 inches in between each piece. After you have laid out each piece, take the time to left the pieces so that you have a nice stable and flat patio. Next stain the concrete. Concrete stains are available at Home Depot and Lowes. After the stain has dried, add soil and a small ground cover like Dymondia or Creeping…