Q: I’m thinking of buying a dilapidated old frame house in the country. It has a stone foundation that seems to me to be too close to the ground. Are stone foundations adequate and strong? Is it ...

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CarbonBuilt's plant in Danielson, Connecticut, is now producing more eco-friendly concrete blocks. The blocks are made with up to 50% less cement, a material whose production accounts for 7-8% of ...

Building a concrete block garage can be a dream DIY project for many homeowners. It's fulfilling to bring to life several garage remodel ideas that can boost your home curb appeal. Plus, who doesn't ...

Loren Burnett, the CEO of Prometheus Materials in Longmont, thinks it's time to reconsider the concrete block. His company's proposed alternative is a "bio-cement" first developed at the University of ...