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, ...

Retaining walls built of stone or brick are the traditional style and usually blend nicely into their surrounding landscape. The question is, though: are these really the best materials for the job ...

Q: I just bought my first house and am about to remodel my basement. The previous owners of the house glued 2-inch-thick foam insulation to the poured concrete walls. It’s got an aluminum foil face on ...

Once you have done your tests, reviewed them and decided which ratio of sand to clay to use then you are going to be ready to apply them to your wall. Try to make enough mixture to at least finish a ...

Today, it seems as if we define civilization in terms of the small things, like decoded strands of DNA, splitting atoms and microscopic bumps on plastic compact discs. With a focus so fine, it's easy ...

How do you hang paintings on concrete walls? “With great difficulty” is the joke answer. “With great difficulty” is the serious answer too. Hanging paintings on cast concrete isn’t easy. But that’s ...

Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...