Physicists at CU Boulder have designed a new material for insulating windows that could improve the energy efficiency of buildings worldwide—and it works a bit like a high-tech version of Bubble Wrap.

Abram Fluckiger holds up a sample panel square that has five sandwiched layers of a new material nearly transparent insulation material called MOCHI, which was designed buy CU Boulder researchers in ...

In this video, I show you how to patch a large hole in a cinder block wall. This hole in my cinder block foundation wall resulted from me removing an old metal wood stove chimney. This left me with a ...

Nine tower blocks of council flats in Sheffield are under a ‘waking watch’ because of increased fire risks related to issues around external insulation. Members of Sheffield City Council’s high-rise ...

Discover the art of backyard renovation with our easy-to-follow guide on laying cinder blocks. Unleash your creativity with our expert tips to master DIY patio projects and backyard landscaping. From ...

In April, Samia released Bloodless and it received our Album Of The Week honor. Now the NYC singer-songwriter is unveiling a new Leonard Cohen-indebted track titled "Cinder Block." "This one’s sort of ...

Samia has released her latest single, “Cinder Block,” recorded in Minneapolis with longtime collaborator Caleb Wright shortly after finishing sessions for her 2023 album Bloodless. The track draws ...

Cat owners have been descending on hardware stores on an unusual mission—picking up a concrete slab, typically for patios and garden paths, for their feline friend to lounge on. Costing as little as ...