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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.

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 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.

The 9 Most Dangerous Common Building Materials (Part 2)

Veritas Consulting write about Common Building Materials which are the Most Dangerous (Part 2) and what you need to do to protect yourself

How to Color Concrete

Get an overview of four popular techniques for coloring concrete. Includes stains, integral pigments, color hardeners and concrete dyes.

What is Roofing Cement and How do I Use Roofing Cement?

If you're in need of roof repairs, you are likely curious about roofing cement. Read all about how this compond can solve your roofing woes in this post!

Steel Hull and Cement question?????

My floating home is beginning to leak to much! I have a custom '79 steel hull 2 story floating house (The Whimsy). She was originally a flat open work

What is the Difference Between Concrete and Cement?

Concrete is cement with gravel and sand added in. Concrete is generally more durable and attractive than cement as well, but it...

Cement Step Repair

Do you have crumbling or broken steps? Then read on my friend and learn how to perform a cement step repair in one day!

Cute Cement Stepping Stone

My mom has been making some adjustments to her garden lately. She asked us to make a hand or foot print stepping stone for each of her grandchildren to put in

Fiber Cement Building Products.

Nichiha, manufacturer of fiber cement, building products for residential and commercial applications.

Things to make with cement

Preventing Cement Burns

As with any construction task, working with cement can be dangerous if proper safety precautions are not taken. In fact, though cement may not be the most hazardous substance on a construction site, …

How to Paint Cement Deer Lawn Ornaments

How to Paint Cement Deer Lawn Ornaments. Cement deer ornaments are available in a variety of sizes and poses. You can purchase these ornaments already painted or in a gray shade of natural concrete. Painting concrete is not a difficult task although it does require some preparation to avoid having the paint flake away quickly when exposed to the...

Tips for Pressure Washing Your Cement Garage Floor

Tired of looking at your grimy garage floor? Getting it clean again is easier than you might think. Rent or buy a pressure washer and blast away that dirt in no time.

How to cement your personal brand

Tips for building and maintaining your professional reputation.

Dangote increases cement production

Why Astronauts Are Growing Cement in Space

If the stuff can harden in the microgravity of the ISS, imagine where else it could work.

Do You Use Cement Every Day? The 5 Dangers of Working with Cement

Do You Use Cement Every Day? The 5 Dangers of Working with Cement

How Cement Mixers Work

Few are unfamiliar with the mixer trucks that transport concrete from the factory to the construction site. How do they keep that stuff from hardening while they move?