House Digest on MSN

Ditch concrete blocks: How to build a retaining wall from rammed earth

When building anything from rammed earth, you'll need a reinforced (temporary) formwork that can withstand the immense ...
House Digest on MSN

Concrete block vs. poured: The better retaining wall material

When it comes to concrete block versus poured, each has it's own pros and cons. However, the best choice for retaining walls ...
The Washington Post

How to create a doorway in a concrete block wall

I live in a very common home here in Florida. Most are built from concrete block. Twenty years ago, a room was added to the home and the rear exterior concrete block wall became an interior wall. A ...
The Washington Post

Is a poured foundation better than a concrete block one?

Q: I’ve been researching foundation types for both new homes and room additions. I’ve narrowed it down to either poured concrete or concrete block. Many websites say poured concrete is better than ...
El Cronista

Concrete Blocks vs Cinder Blocks: What’s the Difference and Which Do Construction Experts Recommend?

On the other hand, cinder blocks are made with coal waste (bottom ash) instead of stone or gravel. As a result, they are much ...
El Cronista

Concrete Blocks Vs Cinder Blocks: What’s the Difference and Which Is Better?

Although many people use the terms concrete block and cinder block as if they meant the same thing, they are actually ...
Times of Malta

Concrete blocks 'no substitute' for rubble walls

The use of concrete blocks rather than traditional rubble walls in the countryside would result in rainwater being wasted and in soil erosion, the Labour Party's spokesman on rural matters, Noel ...
The Spokesman-Review

Creating a doorway in a concrete block wall

DEAR TIM: I live in a very common home here in Florida. Most are built from concrete block. Twenty years ago, a room was added to the home and the rear exterior concrete block wall became an interior ...