Mixing pea gravel with concrete is not only possible, it's actually beneficial for certain projects, as long as you do it correctly. Pea gravel consists of smooth, rounded stones that are typically ...

There are many ways to use spent coffee grounds around the home, but some scientists are investigating if coffee could actually be used to help build homes.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Concrete is not glamorous. It is the workhorse of building materials: versatile, durable, and almost universally ubiquitous, with 30 billion tons of concrete produced every year ...

CONCORD, N.H. — What's the difference between cement and concrete? In my case, about $9, 55 pounds and a slightly sore back. Though the two terms are often used interchangeably, cement is an ...

It’s a major contributor to climate change—the way buildings and roads are made with concrete. It’s also a problem that’s growing as more of the world develops. So the race has been on to find ...

On a scorching July morning at a testing facility outside of Paris, a cadre of scientists, engineers, and architects wearing hard hats and safety goggles watched through protective glass as a machine ...

For a patio build, stepping stones, or pathways, concrete tiles can be an affordable option—and some ambitious DIY enthusiasts even make indoor floor tiles themselves. Making your own concrete tiles ...

Concrete is one of the world’s most important materials. But making the cement that binds it generates about 8% of anthropogenic carbon-dioxide emissions. This is not just because of the heat involved ...