There are an endless number of projects that make great use of concrete blocks, and one DIY enthusiast even used them to construct a small set of stairs.

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Concrete blocks come in handy, but they don't have to disappear inside a wall to be useful. Around the yard, they can become raised planters, ...