Home design blogger Angela Rose wanted a cement-style fireplace but didn't want to pay thousands. So, she figured out a way to create the concrete look for $70.

Cement backer board is a DIYer's friendit will let you lay down tile without using a thick bed of mortar. But you'll need to cut it down to size, and here's how.

Building a wood stove and wood fireplace with cement offers a stylish and durable solution for home heating. The video guides viewers through each essential step, from preparing the cement and ...

If you use smaller, irregular material, such as individual stones, you can forgo the cement board. Just apply a thick layer of mortar and embed the new material.

Hardie Board, WonderBoard and Durock are all classified as cement boards. These sheet goods are made with a mixture of Portland cement and sand instead of the powdery gypsum that’s used in ...

I witnessed first hand what happens when cement backer board is installed without a moisture barrier. Last month I demolished a 25-year-old bathroom that had waterlogged cement board in the shower.

“Fiber cement board is the future for the construction industry. A lot of contractors are using this material nowadays because of its advantages.