Q: My house was built in the '40s and has a cinder-block foundation. On the inside, it has paint that's peeling. Some of the blocks are crumbling, but the problem is not deep, less than an inch. In ...

Q Some time ago you responded to my inquiry regarding fixing cracks in the cinder blocks walls in the basement of my 70-year-old home. The suggestions are working well, and, prior to starting the ...

Q. When there is heavy rain, moisture seeps through the concrete-block walls of my basement. Will waterproofing paint stop this? A. Waterproofing paint will often stop or reduce seepage through ...

Learn how to effectively patch large holes in a cinder block wall with these easy-to-follow steps. Whether it’s for structural repairs or aesthetic fixes, this guide has you covered. ‘Betray Our ...

I'm finishing my basement into a dedicated home theater and I have two questions:<BR><BR>1) Can I attach drywall directly to cinder-block or concrete? In my stairwell leading into the basement I don't ...

Dear Jerry: Our house is newly built in Webster-Penfield in 2016. The basement cinder block walls have dimple board on the outside that is somehow tied in with the French drain — whatever that is. The ...

Q. My house was built in the ’40s and has a cinder-block foundation. On the inside, it has paint that’s peeling. Some of the blocks are crumbling, but the problem is not deep, less than an inch. In ...