A well-constructed cinder-block wall can bring privacy, security, and visual interest to your landscaping. Although building a wall is a challenging project, it's one a determined and ...

One material that I find to be especially easy to work with, durable and the perfect foundation for a sturdy piece of outdoor furniture is concrete block.

Q: My house was built in the '40s and has a cinder-block foundation. On the inside, it has paint that's peeling. Some of the blocks are crumbling, but the problem is not deep, less than an inch ...