Brendan Mostecki

Keep the look of a traditional dry-stack stone wall, but strengthen the core with mortar and finish with a bluestone cap

Brendan Mostecki shares his techniques for adding a masonry keystone detail to a window

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

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

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

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

SpeedWave grinder blade

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