When you're looking for cinder block garden ideas, the sky's just about the limit for this versatile building material. Use them to create stylish walls, furniture, outdoor bars, planters, raised ...

Cinder blocks are generally thought of as ugly, but that doesn't have to be the case. Lifehacker reader Ronan used them in his back yard to create a shape-shifting, three-dimensional garden on the ...

MIFFLINBURG, Pa. — For a fun and unique Father’s Day craft, we visited Keith Phelps of Inspired Designs by Keith Phelps to learn how to turn a simple cinder block into a special, handmade gift. He ...

Because they’re so strong and sturdy, cinder blocks make great book shelf supports - like photographer Larnie Nicolson’s has done in her home. [Photo: Pinterest] Because they’re so strong and sturdy, ...

Q: I’m thinking of buying a dilapidated old frame house in the country. It has a stone foundation that seems to me to be too close to the ground. Are stone foundations adequate and strong? Is it ...

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 than ...

Are there cinders in cinder blocks? Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, will investigate whether the big blocks are safe to use around people and plants. Plus Mike speaks with author Lynn ...