Skills

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.

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

Construct a simple (one-weekend!) stone and gravel fountain that needs almost no maintenance.

This easy-to-build paver path will last a lifetime and looks great too!

This cascading stream flows into a gravel bed, not a pond, so it stays clean with little maintenance.

We'll tell you how to build a beautiful, durable patio from stone and brick.

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

I needed to make an outdoor table that would be reminiscent of stone (without the high cost) and have the...

Create a boardwalk in your back yard

A bench grinder, file and cone-shaped blade balancer are the key tools for creating a sharp edge and well-balanced blade.

Doing this will extend the life of your exterior stone.

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...

Use a special grout release before grouting porous stone tile

Avoid grouting nightmares with natural stone tiles

Carving stone requires years of training, extraordinary skill and endless patience—or you can cheat and use power tools.

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