Cinder blocks or concrete blocks are an essential part of the construction. It gives the structure. The stronger the blocks, the more durable the construction

This guide is about making steps with cinder blocks. Whether making temporary or permanent steps, cinder block can be a useful building material.

I needed some steps going out the back of the garage because the step down was very far. After scouring the internet on how to build regular steps and watching a ton of videos on YouTube, I figured there had to be an easier way. #diyhomedecor #steps #cind

So here is the plan: The scale drawing at the bottom of the piece of paper shows seven steps leading from the level of a brick walkway. The first step is about eight inches from the walkway. The …

I've built a set of cinderblock stairs!

Just for a change from walls, I have recently (almost) made a set of steps in the garden. The need for these steps came from the desire to ensure that the house was never troubled again by the dampness caused by rising ground. The photo (left) shows the garden as it was, with high ground and the old extension; the new steps are where the scruffy elder was growing, and go down about a foot below the old ground level. We took away the raised earth from beside the house last September (see this…

To follow up on last week’s post on our DIY Cinder Block Raised Garden Bed, I wanted to share pics and instructions