A common question readers ask is how to add color to concrete. It makes sense. A lot of people dislike the drab gray color of concrete. So, people ask me about painting garage floors, steps, patios ...

Q: I need to replace a cracked-off section of my concrete driveway. My primary concern is that I want the color and texture of the new patch to match as closely as possible to the existing driveway.

Whether it’s a small patched area or a whole new addition, matching old concrete to newly poured concrete is a big challenge. Though it is nearly impossible to achieve a perfect match, there are ...