The first thing anyone with cement walls should do is to visit their local hardware store. There, you can speak to design experts about the tools you’ll need for your art-hanging project. Drill bits, ...

Question: We are placing a foundation wall for a residential project using our standard forming system set for 7 5/8 in. wall thickness. The Wisconsin state code (Uniform Dwelling Code) states that a ...

Cement has long been seen as one of the world’s dullest but most essential building materials. Sturdy and gray, this material can be found everywhere in cities, such as in roads, buildings, and ...

Q: We are finishing off part of the basement into a utility room. The washer, dryer, and laundry tub are already there, with the plumbing anchored to the cement walls. We have framed in the walls with ...

Dear Jerry: I read your columns weekly and enjoy them, but your recent series on wet or damp basements made me want to contact you. Weekly on the radio I hear about this problem and the answer is the ...