Hunker on MSN

Why do cinder blocks have holes?

Have you ever wondered why cinder blocks have holes? Here's why the holes exist, and the many ways in which they make home ...
House Digest on MSN

Build an epic succulent garden entirely from concrete blocks

Concrete blocks may seem boring, but their use is only limited by your imagination. You can, for example, create a patio ...
El Cronista

Concrete Blocks Vs Cinder Blocks: What’s the Difference and Which Is Better?

Although many people use the terms concrete block and cinder block as if they meant the same thing, they are actually ...
The Spokesman-Review

Creating a doorway in a concrete block wall

DEAR TIM: I live in a very common home here in Florida. Most are built from concrete block. Twenty years ago, a room was added to the home and the rear exterior concrete block wall became an interior ...
Columbus Dispatch

Ask the Builder: Poured or block, concrete walls need reinforcement

Q: I've been researching foundation types for both new homes and room additions. I've narrowed it down to either poured concrete or concrete block. Many websites say poured concrete is better than ...
The Washington Post

How to create a doorway in a concrete block wall

I live in a very common home here in Florida. Most are built from concrete block. Twenty years ago, a room was added to the home and the rear exterior concrete block wall became an interior wall. A ...