Concreting
Working with concrete is messy and hard work. But if you do it right the results can transform your home.
DIY Fire Pit
Enjoy a crackling wood fire in your own backyard. Learn how to build a DIY fire pit.
Build a Brick Pathway in the Garden
Build this handsome backyard feature in one weekend.
How to Build a Table with a Concrete Top
The look and durability of natural stone—the cost and simplicity of concrete
Asphalt Repair and Crack Filling
Over time, every asphalt driveway develops cracks and pits. Here's how to fight back.
Masonry: How to Repair Mortar Joints
A beginner's guide to tuckpointing, or replacing mortar joints
Modern Stone Installation Tips
Tips for installing veneer stone from a real pro
How to Repair Mortar Joints
Restore crumbling mortar joints with a chisel, a grinder and a lot of patience
How to Seal an Asphalt Driveway
Seal your asphalt driveway correctly and it could last up to 30 years.
How to Replace Spalling Bricks
Freezing and thawing water in brick can cause flaking and spalling, which ruins the brick.
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.
How to Cut Concrete
Concrete cutting tips for the tough jobs. Try a concrete saw
How to Install a Glass Block Shower
A curved wall creates a unique bath area
How to Install Stone Facing
Step-by-step instructions and pictures for how to install stone facing.
How to Install a Durable Asphalt Driveway
Learn how the pros make asphalt driveways that last
Chimney Maintenance
Make your chimney last for decades with a few hours of simple maintenance
How to Fix Chipped Concrete Steps for Good
Assemble an L-shaped wooden form, lock it into place with bricks and fill the void with concrete repair mix.
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...
How to Remove Rust from Concrete
This cheap and easy method for removing rust stains on concrete comes directly from an editor's hands-on, DIY experience.
How to Repair Concrete Steps
Repairing concrete steps is a lot cheaper than building new ones.
How to Repair Broken Bricks
The cause—and two possible solutions
How to Reset a Loose Brick
A simple repair can save a whole brick wall
How to Build an Outdoor Table
The beauty and toughness of stone at a fraction of the cost
How to Stop Chimney Water Leaks
Stop inside-the-chimney waterfalls
How to Handle Efflorescence on Brick Chimneys
Moisture moving through bricks causes white mineral deposits on the brick surface and in the case of a chimney, it...