…depth and character. Photo courtesy of Brick Transformers. To stop the moisture from seeping in, call a fireplace or masonry specialist or a contractor (or a restoration contractor if preserving the home s historic nature is a concern) who can determine…

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Crushed stone and masonry dust work equally well when bringing…
…the exposed bed. Add crushed stone or masonry dust to the bed and spread it out. Use…
…for settling. Add crushed stone or masonry dust to the bed. Step 5: Tamp the…

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…extreme temperatures or a lot of snow. To install thin veneers you need a clean, dry surface. It must be waterproof or the masonry will eventually fail. Surfaces like new, untreated brick, block, or concrete, require no special preparation, but wallboard…

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At our Plymouth ranch house, Bob shows us some masonry techniques for rebuilding a crumbling barbecue. Next Bob takes us on a field trip to Plimoth Plantation, to tour the village…

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The greenhouse gets masonry walls built onto the foundation above grade, and work begins on the specially designed Parallam rafters that will support the…

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Oklahoma City-based kitchen designer Karen Black-Sigler appreciates the texture that stone and brick veneer can bring to a room. She s incorporated both into her own kitchen. Photo courtesy of A Karen Black Company.

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Many homeowners opt for natural stone countertops, flooring or pavers as a way to add elegance to their homes. What they might not bargain for, however, is the unique maintenance stone requires to keep it looking new.

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Faythe Willis of Lula, Ga., has a husband, three boys and three pets, so she wanted to install a low-maintenance and durable floor that would last. After all options were considered, Willis chose to install a concrete floor.

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Flagstone. Fieldstone. They may sound related but they're not at all alike, says Mike Buechel, marketing manager for Buechel Stone in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. As building materials, they are used for two distinctly different purposes.

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It takes only a few tools and some mortar to make an old brick wall look like new. Step 1: Remove the old mortar Use a brick hammer and a chisel to remove the old mortar. Break back the mortar joints until you reach solid mortar or the mortar is strong.

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