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Lumber Prices Are Falling—Here's How You Can Save Money On Your Next DIY Project

If you have home projects to complete, now is the time.

How Much Does Concrete Cost Per Cubic Yard? Current Ready Mix Concrete Prices

How much does concrete cost. This is a current ready mix concrete company's price list. It lists the cost of a yard of concrete and other concrete additives like fibermesh and accelerators.

An Easy Way to Calculate How Much Crushed Stone You Need for a DIY Job

How much crushed stone do you need to tackle that DIY project? Use this sure-fire formula to figure out the quantity needed, removing the guess work.

How to Get Lumber for Free or Cheap

Lumber may be in high demand right now, but you can still score what you need in unexpected places.

How to Prepare a Concrete Floor for Coatings

Believe it or not, when it comes to applying coatings to a concrete floor slab, it’s not enough just to cast your eyes on the surface – and if it looks dry – think that it’s ready. To avoid the costly problems that can happen after installing coatings, there are two crucial steps you must […]

How To Build A Storage Shed

We could all use extra space and a great way to add some storage without taking up valuable square footage within the home is by building an outdoor storage shed. Building a shed is a fun DIY project that any DIYer can accomplish.

Why Are the Sides of Railroad Tracks Always Littered with Crushed Stones?

A look at the composition of the railroad and how it is put together from the ground up reveals a truly impressive feat.

Riverjacks for all kinds of things. Natural stone gravel.

Riverjacks are a beautiful natural stone gravel that are great for many applications such as problem areas, erosion control, using in bed...

How to turn industrial carbon emissions into building materials

Sophia Hamblin Wang, COO of Mineral Carbonation International, explains how the company wants to help industry decarbonize and what business leaders can do.

Smart Choices in New Building Materials

This time of year, many are eager to plan home remodeling projects. Help your clients by making sure you’re ready to share information on the latest materials, products, and systems so they can make t

Building Materials for Your Essential Projects

How to Select the Right Gravel for Your Garden

Answer these 7 questions to find the right gravel size, color and texture for your needs and landscape style

10 Healthy Building Materials for Your Next Project

Healthy building materials, like indoor plants and non toxic paint, can prevent long-term health issues caused by poor air quality or toxins.

Simple Steps to Laying a Gravel Driveway

Follow these simple steps on how to prepare, calculate, and compact a pea gravel driveway for your customers that will last for years.

Watch a robot build columns out of only gravel and string

A new project from the Swiss university ETH Zurich shows how a robotic arm can construct solid columns from the seemingly improbable.

What Happens When A Hydraulic Press Crushes A Bar Of Gold?

We have a fascination with these hydraulic press videos. There is something so satisfying about watching object after object just get crushed into oblivion...everything from children's toys to iPhones to motorcycle helmets.

17 Crush-Worthy Ideas for Chalkboard Paint

Why should teachers have all the fun? Liven up your living quarters with these sophisticated yet simple chalkboard paint projects, including ideas for chalkboard calendars, magnet memory boards, and more!

Building Materials Supply

Customer service still matters in this fast-paced world. And in the Building materials supply industry, we believe it's more important than ever.

Building Materials Trends

Building materials trends focusing on flooring are illustrated with articles and examples by Architect APPRO Development, a Midwest Design Build firm.