Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

Q: The corner of one of the concrete steps leading to the front entrance of my building has broken off. It’s the top step of four. Is it possible to repair it without replacing the whole staircase? A: ...

Outdoor concrete steps often crack, chip or crumble. Moisture that enters through cracks and later freezes is particularly damaging. To prevent moisture from entering a concrete stair, coat it ...

Q. Some large chips on the edges of our porch concrete stair steps were repaired by a handyman with a concrete patching mix. The patched areas shrank and cracked around the edges between the old ...