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 ...

I set out to build a concrete block retaining wall, thinking it would be a straightforward project. But there’s more to it ...

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Concrete blocks from a credible manufacturer are normally stronger and can carry greater weight than locally baked clay bricks. Photo by Rachel Mabala Recently, as I walked near home, I came across a ...