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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 ...

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't ...

Thanks to their versatility, concrete blocks have been a feature of UK building sites for nearly a century. Though still almost ubiquitous, a combination of demanding thermal standards, the ...

Concrete blocks. Ever since manufacturers developed techniques to make them cheaper than traditional clay-fired bricks, concrete blocks have been one of our most ubiquitous construction materials.