Can You Fill Cinder Blocks With Soil or Concrete? Is It Safe?

Can you fill cinderblocks with soil, concrete, gravel, sand, or foam?

Whether you are building a raised bed or a wall, cinder blocks are a cost-effective and sturdy way to do so. Old cinder blocks used to be literal blocks; cubes or cuboids with no holes as such. However, modern cinder blocks (and even bricks) have holes in them. There are several reasons manufacturers do this; from … Read more

How Long to Leave Dirt Before Pouring Concrete?

How long to leave dirt before pouring concrete

The most difficult part of any concrete job isn’t the mixing, pouring, or even smoothening the pour out, but the preparation. This is because all other parts of the process are relatively straightforward, but when it comes to preparation, numerous questions arise. From whether the dirt is sufficiently compacted to the adequate water levels, levelling the … Read more