Building a concrete block garage can be a dream DIY project for many homeowners. It's fulfilling to bring to life several garage remodel ideas that can boost your home curb appeal. Plus, who doesn ...

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 ...

I’ve got a choice to make about my new home. The builder is giving me the option of a poured concrete or concrete block foundation. There’s not a huge difference in price, but I’m more ...

I’ve got a choice to make about my new home. The builder is giving me the option of a poured concrete or concrete block foundation. There’s not a huge difference in price, but I’m more ...

If you are just adding one row of concrete block to the stone foundation, cut pieces of ½-inch steel rebar about 11 inches long. Use a 4-pound hammer to tap the rods into the drilled hole.

Garage floors cost around $4,300 on average to install, but some options may be priced s as low as $500, while others are as much as $11,700 depending on material, labor and the size of your space ...

It is more common than you might think for a concrete block foundation wall to bow inward, and repairing the problem is a tall order, even for an accomplished do-it-yourself homeowner.