In theory, a cinder and cement block might seem like the same thing. After all, they're both precast and have the same rectangular shape. However, choosing the wrong one can mean the difference ...

Although many people use the terms concrete block and cinder block as if they were synonyms, they are actually different construction materials. At first glance, they may seem almost identical, but ...

The modern world is built on concrete, and cement is what makes it possible. You've probably heard these two terms used interchangeably, especially while watching DIY videos on YouTube. However, they ...

Loren Burnett, the CEO of Prometheus Materials in Longmont, thinks it's time to reconsider the concrete block. His company's proposed alternative is a "bio-cement" first developed at the University of ...

When it comes to home improvement vernacular, few terms are mixed up as often as "concrete block" and "cinder block." Most homeowners — and even many seasoned DIYers — use them interchangeably to ...