Image credit: Dennis Yang via Creative Commons A vertical garden is an excellent design idea. This one is … See more

Image credit: Projects with Kids This is a great DIY project to complete with the kids. Many different designs can be created with some bright acrylic paint and a little imagination. These blocks were striped with painter’s ta… See more

This idea looks like so much fun. The cement blocks are first painted white. Afterward, a bright color is applied with a stencil and a flat stencil brush. We like the idea of using a different pattern and color on each sid… See more

This DIY project takes a little bit more patience and skill, but it will be well worth it. Look at the beautiful work of art it creates! This look is created by nestling two rectangular cinder blocks side by side to form a squ… See more

The idea of creating a garden wall or edge with cinder blocks is not new, but this colorful take on the old theme is fresh and beautiful. We especially love the idea of placing the blocks hole-side up and using them as sm… See more