Rock retaining walls look great, add to home equity, and add curb appeal to residential landscaping, but installing one is hard work and may strain the home budget.

May 15, 2009 - Kelly Smith

Painting a concrete retaining can be challenging. If some thought and planning is exercised before the project begins, the project will be a success.

Jan 17, 2011 - Colleen Kelley

How to guide for a simple and economical option for small building foundations using dry stack concrete block construction.

Dec 18, 2010 - Larry Darter

A basement with concrete walls can be finished into beautiful living space using some easily attainable supplies.

Nov 9, 2011 - James Vassallo

ICFs are a green building technology that is fast gaining market share in the construction industry. Hollow Styrofoam blocks are stacked and poured with concrete.

May 14, 2008 - Kelly Smith

Four-legged mass produced concrete tetrapods are ruining Japan's once beautiful coastline.

Feb 24, 2011 - Mark Wollacott

The design and construction of the first permanent stone amphitheatre in Rome was innovative and set the standard for amphitheatres across the Roman Empire.

Dec 15, 2008 - Natasha Sheldon

Hurricanes Katrina and Ike pointed out how fragile homes can be. With new construction or rebuilding after storm damage, build green, sustainable, and strong with ICFs.

Sep 8, 2009 - Kelly Smith

This article explains wall layout and wood framing. Learn how to use top plates, bottom plates, studs, headers, and cripples to build load and non load bearing walls.

Dec 7, 2007 - Kelly Smith

Insulated concrete forms allow an inefficient material like concrete to become a super efficient and energy saving wall system.

Dec 18, 2010 - Adam Yeomans

With the passing of Canadian architect Arthur Erickson, the world loses a gifted non-conformist and inherits a legacy of great modern architecture.

May 25, 2009 - Andree Iffrig

Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) are stay-in-place interlocking foam block products that provide great strength, sound-proofing and r-value.

Sep 23, 2009 - Kim Kinrade

People throughout history have built shelters out of whatever they happened to have at hand. People today are applying their construction methods.

Aug 29, 2010 - Jeanine Czaja

Current construction of Tire House in the rural area of Madoc, Ontario, Canada, demonstrates the reality of sustainable constructions for home owners.

Sep 28, 2011 - Sara Hailstone

At every phase of a construction project there are a few critical items which should be checked and often re-checked.

Mar 14, 2009 - Brian J. Pilling

Raised planting beds or planters offer many benefits and are easy to build. Learn how to plan and construct your own raised garden bed to enhance your landscape.

Mar 3, 2007 - Barbara M. Martin

Getting the foundation right is key to the success of any building project. Failure to properly square a foundation leads to more problems when the walls start going up

Jan 28, 2010 - Larry Darter

Build a stone wall to landscape your flower beds, vegetable garden, house perimeter, or focal point on your property at little or no cost.

Jan 4, 2011 - Thomas Kardos

Fire resistance is a natural benefit in the construction of a thin shell concrete dome home. These homes are green friendly and fire safe.

Jul 24, 2011 - Jon Thompson

Floor finishing materials abound: terrazzo, vinyl tile, sheet vinyl, hardwood, laminate, and more. Installing carpet as a home renovation task isn't hard.

Aug 23, 2010 - Kelly Smith