Privacy, safety, security—these are only a few of the reasons that homeowners build solid, durable garden walls. Although it’s immensely satisfying to construct ...

When it comes to projects, such as laying down foundation for a new garden shed or installing a retaining wall, choosing the right material is often the difference between a sturdy structure and a ...

In theory, a cinder and cement block might seem like the same thing. After all, they're both precast and have the same rectangular shape. However, choosing the wrong one can mean the difference ...

Concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world, and one of the most popular uses for concrete (especially for do-it-yourselfers) is the classic cinder block. It's not hard to see ...

Cinder blocks are a versatile construction material. But have you ever wondered why concrete blocks have holes? If your immediate answer is "To make them weigh less," you're right. Cinder blocks are ...

Concrete is a huge contributor to worldwide CO2 emissions, and Concrete Masonry Units (aka cinder blocks or breeze blocks) make up a significant part of this. However, a new project by Skidmore, ...

Matt McCoy, president of South River Construction in Austin, Texas, has built his company around performing ICF construction. McCoy and his crew of 25 employees commonly work with more than a dozen of ...

In the long list of decisions when building or buying a home, one often overlooked factor can make a monumental difference: the choice of building materials. In the realm of home insurance, where ...