What Those Ugly Concrete Walls Along The Highway Are Really Designed To Do

Those tall walls along the side of the highway aren't there to prevent cars from crashing into your backyard. Here's what ...
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 ...
New Atlas

Carbon-capturing concrete walls conceal a quirky Japanese house

The production of the cement used in concrete is a major contributor to worldwide CO2 emissions and since we're reliant on the stuff for our infrastructure, this is a serious problem. However, Nendo ...
Columbus Dispatch

Ask the Builder: Poured or block, concrete walls need reinforcement

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 ...
News 6 WKMG

Drilling into concrete: How to hang something from a block wall

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Las Vegas Review-Journal

Concrete blocks that look a lot like art in Las Vegas

Spend enough time roaming one of Las Vegas’ vintage neighborhoods with Realtor Jack LeVine and you’ll start seeing geometric patterns everywhere. They’re in the wrought-iron columns that hold up ...
Palm Beach Post

Create a doorway in a concrete block wall

Question: 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 ...