While many people refer to "concrete blocks" and "cinder blocks" interchangeably, there are many notable differences between ...

A bowing foundation wall is never a good sign. If a homeowner sees a slight bowing in a wall, it's important for them to take swift action. Repairing a bowing basement wall before it becomes a ...

When building a house, two main types of foundations are used: slab-on-grade or below-grade foundations with a basement slab. Climate, including high water tables, frost lines, harsh winters, and ...

In this video, I show you how to patch a large hole in a cinder block wall. This hole in my cinder block foundation wall resulted from me removing an old metal wood stove chimney. This left me with a ...

I'm finishing my basement into a dedicated home theater and I have two questions: 1) Can I attach drywall directly to cinder-block or concrete? In my stairwell leading into the basement I don't want ...