Masonry

As concrete countertops continue to grow in popularity for kitchen remodeling, clever designers are on the lookout for new ways to apply the techniques they've perfected. Here is a complete sequence of photos that show how we made our concrete vanity.

A 5-gallon bucket serves as the outer form for this patio planter; inside is an 8-in. tubular concrete form.

Concrete garden benches are a classic addition to any outdoor setting. The reusable plastic molds we used to cast this one are designed to withstand as many as 24 castings.

Cast in three parts using plastic forms, this traditional concrete birdbath is uncolored. You can brighten your garden or yard by adding a coloring agent to the concrete or coating.

Curing a damp, chilly basement floor can be as simple as installing the right subfloor. The Subflor system combines water-resistant oriented strand board with a polyethylene layer to prevent moisture penetration.