We're talking about preventing those ugly, potentially damaging cracks that can appear in the concrete around your home. And the secret weapon that contractors use might be sitting on your tool shelf ...

Fiber cement boards don’t expand and contract much, but still leave a little room for expansion at the end joints and fill the gap with caulk. Butt joints, however, should be nailed tightly ...

Large, wide cracks call for masonry patching compounds that a professional can apply with a bucket and trowel instead of a tube or caulk gun. If the cracked concrete is outdoors, wait for a dry ...