Masonry

Crumbling mortar in brick walls and chimneys has to be cut out and replaced to avoid structural and water damage. Tuckpointing—cleaning…

Modern stone veneer is attractive, durable and nearly maintenance free. We'll have a professional show you key installation tips to apply it to…

Build this simple, attractive fire ring with retaining wall stone surrounded by flagstone, creating the perfect spot for cookouts, family…

We'll show you how to install stone facing on your house. This do-it-yourself alternative to real brick and stone doesn't require a brick ledge.…

Make a simple garden path from recycled pavers or cobblestones set on a sand bed. Learn all the details of path building, from breaking…

This article shows you what to do when your driveway starts to sink and pull away from your garage floor. The fix is easier than you might…

This article explains how to identify spalling on bricks, which causes them to deteriorate. It also tells how you can keep water away from brick…

The concrete crowns of masonry chimneys often crack with age, allowing water to leak in. This article explains how the crown works, what it…

Replacing or adding a driveway? Learn the ingredients and techniques needed to make a high-quality, long-lasting asphalt driveway.

Learn how to clean, reset and tuckpoint loose bricks. A loose brick can ultimately lead to major problems – even a wall collapse – but the fix…

Cracking or spalling in bricks may occur when the wrong type of mortar is used. There are no easy solutions; you may need to either replace all…

Build a circular masonry fire pit for not much more than the cost of a flimsy store-bought fire ring. With tips from a veteran bricklayer, we’ll…

Build this attractive, durable stone look-alike table in a day, using inexpensive concrete products available at many home centers. You simply…

Cracks and spalling in a brick chimney can get worse fast, but the fix is easy if you do it in time. Two pros share maintenance tips that will…

Learn the tools and techniques used for tuckpointing old masonry walls and chimneys. Discover how to restore cracked and worn mortar joints, how…

Create an heirloom garden pathway or sidewalk by combining bricks or pavers with natural stone accent pieces. Learn the simple, time-tested…

Efflorescence, a powdery white substance on bricks, can indicate a serious problem with chimneys. This article covers the possible causes of the…

Create a polished concrete table with a solid wood base, with inlays of glass, leaves, tile or other materials. This project is simple enough…

Learn how to make attractive stepping stones following a simple do-it-yourself method shown by our mosaic stone expert. Made from mortar and…

This tiled table is simple to make, but it's engineered to hold up in any weather. All the materials are available at home centers, you don't…