Homeowner Transforms Entryway With Stairs Made Entirely From Concrete Blocks

A low-cost stair solution uses concrete blocks and adhesive, but long-term strength relies on careful ground preparation ...
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Fix mistakes in concrete block wall grouting techniques

The homesteaders at Mason Dixon Acres correct mistakes in concrete block wall grouting to improve structural quality and ...
New Atlas

Algae-based blocks could make for a more sustainable building

Concrete is a huge contributor to worldwide CO2 emissions, and Concrete Masonry Units (aka cinder blocks or breeze blocks) make up a significant part of this. However, a new project by Skidmore, ...
Colorado Public Radio

A Colorado startup wants buildings to suck up carbon, one living concrete block at a time

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 ...
House Digest on MSN

Ditch the pricey shelves: A simple concrete block is the perfect affordable alternative

If you've been hunting for new shelving options on a tight budget, this nearly-effortless cinder block DIY can solve your ...