Q. My garage floor is pitted in some areas. You mentioned a penetrating sealer in today's column. Is there a certain brand you would recommend? Would this work if applied just to the pitted areas? The ...

The Opera Lofts condominiums in Downtown Chicago's South Loop have undergone a huge transformation in recent years. Once a warehouse for the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the building has seen renovations ...

Dear Jerry: My home was built in 1980. Over the past 10 years, the house has settled a bit, and as a precaution against further damage, I have since rerouted my gutter drainage pipes (once embedded ...

Q. I’ve got problems with some of the concrete on the outside of my home as well as in my garage. There are lots of places where the top finish and layer of the concrete has eroded away. I think it’s ...

Garage floors can handle a lot of wear and tear, but even freshly poured concrete can start to look rough when oil, dirt, and other debris are constantly being driven into it. The elements are stacked ...

Question: I read an article online you wrote regarding water seepage into a garage. This exactly covers my questions regarding how to fix the problem. In my case with a garage older than 50 years, ...

Q: My home has a room that was converted from a garage to a storage/playroom before I purchased the house. The floor is currently covered with carpet, but I can tell by walking on it that it’s sinking ...