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Q. I'm building a new home, and two concrete block piers toppled over when a ladder was leaned against one. The one pier crashed into the second one. Why did this happen and what could have prevented ...

Q. I own a diner where decorative concrete block forms the lower part of the exterior walls. At the front of my building a wing wall extends away from the building. Some of the solid concrete blocks ...

One of the best, most creative ways to increase your home's curb appeal is to revamp a solid concrete driveway with a few unexpected elements like these.

More Than Gray: 15 Projects That Explore Red Pigmented Concrete A Trombe wall is a passive solar building feature that enhances thermal efficiency. Positioned on the sun-facing side of a structure, it ...

The Daley administration loves wrought-iron fencing, trees and green roofs. But concrete block? Forget about it. Under a new City Hall edict, the construction material–including a decorative, ...

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