When it comes to concrete block versus poured, each has it's own pros and cons. However, the best choice for retaining walls might not be what you'd expect.

Contractors looking for an add-on service or an area of diversification may want to consider concrete retaining walls. Three years ago, Cornerstone Foundations, Inc., Harrisonburg, Va., started ...

When figuring out which is cheaper -- cinder blocks or poured concrete -- a key detail to determine is the suitability of the ...

Pogue Construction is nearing completion of the new $73-million Boyd High School in McKinney, Texas. Opened for classes beginning in fall 2006, Boyd High School is expected to be completed in the fall ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Retaining walls are structures used in sloped yards to keep the soil steady and minimize the erosion that raises flood risk. The ...

When you look outside, what do you see? If you’re like a lot of our customers, the answer is probably a long list of home improvement projects that need to be done. Maybe you want an elegant back ...

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 ...

Retaining walls are more than just stylized design features that make your backyard look like something out of a storybook. They also hold back soil and prevent erosion on slopes in your yard. Because ...