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House and Components

A house is much more than just a collection of rooms. Here’s everything that goes into making your house a home.

How to Build a Retaining Wall

The simplest, cheapest, back-friendliest retaining wall in history.

In honor of our 70th anniversary, we recreated one of our earliest projects.

Adding walls and paths to your landscape transforms it into something truly special. Here's a collection of pro building tricks...

Granite tile gives you the appearance of a solid-stone slab at one-third the cost. We’ll show you the techniques for...

Comparing high-end countertops

Tips for installing veneer stone from a real pro

Construct a poured concrete and stone patio with a curved stone wall.

With a little imagination and a lot of muscle, you can build this walk in a three-day weekend

Build this backyard fire pit with retaining wall blocks.

An old product with big advantages makes a comeback

Step-by-step instructions and pictures for how to install stone facing.

Modular blocks let you build like a master mason—even on slopes

Complete how-to for laying a tile countertop and backsplash, from preparing the surface to cutting and placing the tile in...

Tile a tub surround with beautiful marble tile in a weekend—without spending a fortune

Save big on high end countertops

Learn the pros and cons of stone, wood and concrete block retaining walls

Does it seem like whenever you want to spend your day off outside, the weather foils your plans? Rain and...

The beauty and toughness of stone at a fraction of the cost

Combine veneer stone with a simple deck to create a striking, durable outdoor living room.