Some pristine-looking walkways have histories stretching back decades, having provided sure footing for countless soles over the years. The time stamps are right there, carved in stone, so to speak.

Concrete is all around us, on streets, sidewalks and building foundations, so much so that we often overlook it as a decorative material for our gardens. With attention to detail, concrete can enhance ...

The older people who relish getting outside for strolls? They’re uneasy about the damage. The toddlers who each summer trip and skin knees? They’re no happier. And that runner whose Asics shoe landed ...