Building this outdoor kitchen seemed straightforward—frame it out, add concrete countertops, and finish it with stone veneer. But between extreme humidity, the wrong mortar, and entire sections ...

If you’re not ready to tackle a total DIY project, there’s another option. At about eight feet long, this modular outdoor kitchen fits nicely in a small yard. It comes with a sink, faucet, countertop ...

Dear James: I saw decorative concrete countertops at a home show, and I want to try it myself. What is the basic procedure for making my own concrete countertops for my bathroom and kitchen? -- Farida ...