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.

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 ...

Dear James: I had painted a concrete patio before, but it peeled off over time. I want to decorate my new patio by my garden. How can I add a pale pink tint to the concrete surface? — Cindy R. Dear ...