What to Know About Stone Veneer
Stone veneer is popular on the outside of homes, as well as accenting the inside. Learn more about this decorative facing material here.
Create a Faux Brick Accent Wall with Paint in 4 Easy Steps
Want a brick or stone accent wall without the commitment and hassle of masonry? Try this DIY faux brick accent...
Terrazzo: The Home Décor Trend You Should Know About
Long-popular in mid-century modern homes, terrazzo has gone mainstream. Find out why this ancient flooring material stands the test of...
17 Great Tips for Landscaping Your Backyard
Adding walls and paths made of stone or brick to your landscape transforms it into something truly special. Here's a...
How to Build a Retaining Wall
The simplest, cheapest, back-friendliest retaining wall in history.
Cost vs. Value: Which Home Improvement Projects Are Best
Adding a bathroom or remodeling an outdated kitchen might bring some joy to your life, but it might not be...
Vintage Family Handyman Project: Modernizing a Fireplace (Then and Now)
In honor of our 70th anniversary, we recreated one of our earliest projects.
Landscaping: Tips for Your Backyard
Adding walls and paths to your landscape transforms it into something truly special. Here's a collection of pro building tricks...
How to Install Granite Tile Countertops (Kitchen Tile)
Granite tile gives you the appearance of a solid-stone slab at one-third the cost. We’ll show you the techniques for...
Modern Stone Installation Tips
Tips for installing veneer stone from a real pro
Build a Flagstone and Stone Block Patio
Construct a poured concrete and stone patio with a curved stone wall.
How to Build Pathways: Brick and Stone Pathways
With a little imagination and a lot of muscle, you can build this walk in a three-day weekend
How to Build a Stone Fire Ring
Build this backyard fire pit with retaining wall blocks.
Mineral Stone Wool Insulation is Making a Comeback. Here’s Why
An old product with big advantages makes a comeback
How to Install Stone Facing
Step-by-step instructions and pictures for how to install stone facing.
How to Build a Stone Path and Steps
Modular blocks let you build like a master mason—even on slopes
Build a Faux Stone Accent Wall
Create a gorgeous stone veneer accent wall. We'll show you how, step by step.
Installing Tile Countertops
Complete how-to for laying a tile countertop and backsplash, from preparing the surface to cutting and placing the tile in...
How to Install Natural Stone Tile
Tile a tub surround with beautiful marble tile in a weekend—without spending a fortune
Cut Tile With A Grinder
Cut clean, accurate circles and squares in stone and ceramic tile with an angle grinder.
How to Cut Tile With a Grinder
Cut clean, accurate circles and squares in stone and ceramic tile.
2 Simple Steps to Protect Your Exterior Stonework
Doing this will extend the life of your exterior stone.
How to Choose the Right Retaining Wall Material
Learn the pros and cons of stone, wood and concrete block retaining walls
How to Build a Post and Beam Pavilion
Does it seem like whenever you want to spend your day off outside, the weather foils your plans? Rain and...
Reader Project: Backyard Stone Fireplace
It may look like the work of a veteran mason, but this backyard stone fireplace is John Golock’s first big masonry...
How to Remove Grout Haze From Stone Tile
Use a special grout release before grouting porous stone tile
Grouting Tile Floors: Porous and Uneven Tiles
Avoid grouting nightmares with natural stone tiles
How to Build an Outdoor Table
The beauty and toughness of stone at a fraction of the cost
Remodel a Bathroom with Marble Mosaic and Limestone Tile
A marble mosaic and stately limestone transform this bath from staid to sumptuous.
How to Make Precision Cuts With a Diamond Tile Saw
The water-cooled diamond blade on this tile saw makes quick work of the toughest cuts