Concrete in the home? No, it's nothing new -- concrete has found its way into our homes by way of countertops, floors and other surfaces. But that's just the beginning. Vertical Decorative Concrete is the latest application of the medium, bumping elbows with the likes...
If there's one thing designer Fu-Tung Cheng has taught us, it's that concrete isn't just for foundations. With his work appearing in home improvement magazines across the world, Cheng's mastery of the medium for just about any application is second to none. From...
A researcher at MIT has devised something that may have a profound impact on the building industry - concrete that can last up to 16,000 years. The so-called "ultra-high-density" concrete is the result of 20 years of research that included examining the material on a...
When you think of building a deck, you don't generally think of using stone. That is, unless you are Mike Copenhaver, a self-declared "brick and stone guy" and operator of the Brick and Stone Guy blog. As you might imagine, the man has a passion for all things brick...
Engineers know that if you want a system to work efficiently, you must simplify, simplify, simplify. Well, I don't think you can get much more simple than the Cement Solution Concrete Mixing Bag. To use the Mixing Bag, dump the ready-mix concrete into the bag, add the...
Walkway lighting can be more trouble than it’s worth. A hassle to landscape around, these exterior features can also become targets for rambunctious neighborhood kids, including your own. The solution? Try these solar-powered bricks. Made from a durable ABS plastic...
Can you really take out the garbage 500% faster? Well if your bottleneck is twisting the tie, the Max Re-bar-tier can triple twist and cut 21-gauge wire in less than a second. Since it was designed to tie rebar in concrete applications, your hefty bag should be a...
Looking for that special bathroom bling? Vista Group International’s Lumistone answers the call with “ a traditional Class I acrylic solid surface that contains the unique characteristic of long lasting photoluminescence.” English translation—a surface that glows. Of...
