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My contractor completely dropped the ball and did not create a recess for two 9'x8' garage doors. The floor was intentionally poured without any slope, making this mess-up even that much more of an issue. Are there any good options for remedying this mistake? Saw cutting the recess seems...

My original plan was to densify the slab and be done with it but I'm not sure if my fragile sensibilities can stomach the butchered joints; which may lead me to diamond polishing into the aggregate in order to make them crisp. Any other way for these joints to be cleaned-up while still keeping...

I am getting close to pouring a foundation -- much of it will be visible from the sides -- and have lined the inside of the 2x6 form boards with B/C plywood, in hopes of getting a relatively smooth finish. I have no use for the plywood after the forms are stripped and am curious if treating...

I'm in the process of having a 25' x 50' garage slab formed and poured. The contractor has told me that the results may be less-than-smooth and that the remedy is having a mason add a thin layer of concrete to the outside of the slab to make everything look flat and uniform. He is calling this...

I'm about to pour a new garage slab that will be 25' x 50' and as flat as possible. Can you please tell me what I am in for by not treating it? Assuming there are proven ways to get potential oil stains removed, what are the significant issues -- other than personal taste or aesthetics --...