A shabby stoop can crush a home’s overall curb appeal. And while building concrete steps is more complicated than pouring a simple sidewalk, it’s probably not as hard as you might think.

Finishing is a step that turns freshly poured concrete into a strong, smooth surface before it fully sets. Here’s how to do ...

1. Obtain a representative concrete sample from the revolving drum truck mixer. 2. Using a scoop, place concrete in the cylinder molds. For 6 by 12 inch molds, place in three equal layers (1/3 ...