Q: My house was built in the '40s and has a cinder-block foundation. On the inside, it has paint that's peeling. Some of the blocks are crumbling, but the problem is not deep, less than an inch. In ...

Learn how to effectively patch large holes in a cinder block wall with these easy-to-follow steps. Whether it’s for structural repairs or aesthetic fixes, this guide has you covered. California ...

Q. It’s no surprise, but after this past year of record snows and rain, we are having continuing moisture problems in the cinder-block partial basement of our 1970s-era ranch home. We used to get ...

What is the difference between a brick wall and a block wall? A recent HelloNation article featuring Masonry Expert Alan ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Cracked concrete can be more than just a minor aesthetic annoyance. What starts as a chip from exposure to harsh weather conditions, one-off ...

I'm finishing my basement into a dedicated home theater and I have two questions: 1) Can I attach drywall directly to cinder-block or concrete? In my stairwell leading into the basement I don't want ...