Masonry

An expert mason walks you through his diagnosis of a failing chimney  by Brendan Mostecki

Temporary repairs are the common solution to a failing chimney, but often, a better choice is tearing down and rebuilding by Brendan Mostecki

A torch and water add sizzle and pop to this bluestone's edge by Brendan Mostecki

Tight walls require the right stones and a judicious use of motar by Brendan Mostecki

Short handle mortar hoe by John Carroll

Fake rocks can look pretty good if you know what you’re doing by Brendan Mostecki

The Mosaic Masonry System is designed for any builder or do-it-yourselfer installation by Justin Fink

A rooftop model keeps rain outside and conditioned air inside by Mike Guertin

by J . Kaye

Rather than hiding a poured-concrete or block foundation with landscape plantings, show it off with stone veneer by Cody Macfie

You can make a plain-looking wall into a great-looking rock wall by veneering it with fieldstone by Cody Macfie

by John Carroll

by Paul Fisette

by Jim Boorstein