Experienced builders are plenty familiar with when to use cement, concrete, and mortar. But in the popular parlance, things get a bit confused—people often say "cement" when what they really mean is ...

The mortar joints between bricks and stones can become porous with age, allowing rainwater to penetrate to the inside. This can cause damp patches to appear on interior walls and ruin decorations. The ...

If the difference between cement vs. concrete escapes you, you could end up making a big mistake when you go to the building supply store. Both products come in bags, and there’s cement in both of ...