When you live in Arizona, like I do, the harsh sun can cause extensive damage and fading to anything you leave outdoors. And, in our case, the backyard concrete that had been stamped to look like slate had become quite an eyesore. Not only was it discolored, there were permanent rings of water damage caused by the overflow from sprinklers and a drip system to our plants. It was downright ugly…and it was time for a backyard makeover. Since my contribution was the painting, I thought I’d share with you How to Paint Concrete to Look Like Slate. Continue Reading →