I am a 3rd generation worker at a cement plant in Ohio.

These are a special cement block that is stained exterior with attached foam insulation and nailing strips for drywall.

I think in-person training can be more valuable as you get to participate in conversations with the class and hear anecdotal stories from the instructor, which all help cement important points.

In addition the use of it as a global currency standard cemented a strong position in that value placement.

Replacing carpet is no big deal, but this soaked into the cement.

On cement slab could last 100 years and Fusion grout is impervious to staining...claims to be.Lsminate...water risk...can scratch so supply felt pads...cheap...great clean hard pretty  floorVinyl plank...great...little more difficult install as it doesnt slide at the joints well but there are probablt tips out there  subfloor must be good.

Outside, the cinder blocks are covered by 4x8 sheets of fiber cement siding (HardiePlank), so it doesn't look too bad.I've been renting it out for 1.5 years but lived in it before that.

Water can freeze in between cracks in cement and lead to additional deterioration.Other things:The attic is full of trash, left over furnitures, the garage floor is full of left over wood chips.

I already decided not to do anything with them but this cements it.

., what tipped me off was the amount of water that drained back into the bucket from the wall. i knew there was a clog somewhere.sure enough, about 12 ft down the line from the sink, there was a Fernco connection of new PVC to cast iron so i undid that. water started to pour out of that joint. ran a snake down and it cleared it. 7 days ago i had to cement a shower hole  and i plugged the hole with paper towel, then i put cement on top of it. i wonder if the paper towel fell in the line and that's what caused the clog. i am glad i experienced it before tenants or inspector noticed it.