A well-constructed cinder-block wall can bring privacy, security, and visual interest to your landscaping. Although building a wall is a challenging project, it's one a determined and ...

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 wall ...

Learn how to effectively patch large holes in a cinder block wall with these easy-to-follow steps. Whether it’s for ...

Whenever I design a space, I focus on the energy I want it to have - here, it was all about being warm, calm, and elevated. My main priority was covering up the cinder-block walls in order to add ...

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 ...

Cinder block walls are tricky to work with because you can't drill into them as you could with drywall. Although frustrating, this encourages you to get creative with your design.

ASK THE CARPENTER How to repair minor damage to a cinder-block wall By Rob Robillard Globe Correspondent,April 22, 2016, 8:00 p.m.

What you want is a concrete stain. Although you don't mention painting the cinder-block wall, we recommend that you paint the wall to provide a completely finished look to your backyard.