Masonry Installation
Read through step-by-step tutorials to help you prepare for any installation pertaining to your masonry.
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All About Brick Pavers
Durable and low maintenance with timeless good looks, these clay blocks may be a smart choice for your next hardscaping project.
How to Install Concrete Pavers
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough helps an expecting couple install a concrete paver patio.
How to Build a Simple Dry Well
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough installs a dry well for a homeowner with drainage issues in his backyard.
How to Install Shutters on a Brick House
Use masonry anchors to attach working window coverings to a plain brick facade—and add some period charm, to boot
How to Clad a Wall in Stone
Use cast-concrete stone-veneer panels and masonry screws to dress up a plain wall
How to Build a Stone Wall
Building a stone wall is a highly rewarding task that can add beauty, functionality, and value to your property.
How To Lay a Stepping-Stone Path
A pathway made of stone pavers is a great way to save your lawn from being trampled and compacted by foot traffic.
Fiber-Cement Siding: Everything You Need to Know
We investigate fiber cement siding’s cost, installation process, longevity, and composition.
How to Set Stone Slabs
In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to make beautiful, long-lasting steps from giant stone slabs
Laying Down a Stone Path
Turn a muddy narrow side yard into an inviting passageway
How to Lay a Budget-Friendly Gravel Path
Read our step-by-step guide on how to lay a gravel pathway and learn how to choose the right material to keep your project budget-friendly.
How to Build a Retaining Wall
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook uses manufactured block to create an attractive retaining wall.
Setting Stepping Stones
Create a sturdy, no-wobble garden path.