This DIY concrete wall cover brings a modern feel with some 1x2s and black paint to a patio space that was overshadowed by an old concrete retaining wall before.

Retaining walls are practical design solutions for a number of landscape issues. They can be made with a variety of affordable and cheap materials.

Finished Concrete - Retaining Wall

I couldn't pass up the opportunity to show this bare concrete retaining wall and an idea that would improve the look of the home exterior (and not have it be the eyesore of the neighborhood). There are many cool retaining wall options, and I like this one the best. A little stucco and a few natural rocks to cap it off and you've got it.

Need to update some masonry or cinder block in your home. try painting cinder block with drylok paint.

Concrete blocks are a common type of masonry building material in residential, commercial, and industrial structures. Just about every home and Homeowners Association in Arizona utilizes this material for fencing and screen walls. Concrete blocks are long-lasting, cost-effective, strong, [...]

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Easy way to dress up a cmu / block wall use metal or composite decorative sheets (~$35 buck a piece) #Ihatemyyard #sarabendrick #diynetwork