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Building a Fire Pit: Freestanding Seat Walls
Make these matching structures to create a cohesive and inviting hang-out space.
Building a Fire Pit: Design and Planning
Size, materials, and whether it's raised or flush with the ground are just a few of the details you need to figure out before you create your own backyard fire pit.
Adding a Drain Line for a Dry-Stack Retaining Wall
Make an easy path for groundwater to drain away if you want your stone wall to last.
Setting the Footing for a Dry-Stack Retaining Wall
A flat, compacted gravel foundation is the first thing you need to build a high-quality wall.
General Prep for a Dry-Stack Retaining Wall
Plan the project, buy the right materials, and stage the job site properly to build a sturdy, good-looking wall.
Why I Build: Jane DeWitt, Stonemason
The contrast of a hard day’s effort and an evening’s rest inspires this mason to make beautiful things that last.
Podcast Episode 56 — Lights and Shades, Stone and Metal
Welding, HGTV, stone walls, outdoor wood boilers, and window flashing.
Stone Walls That Stay Built
A master waller shares how to dry-lay stone walls that hold their ground for centuries.
How To Install Stone Veneer over a Concrete Wall
Learn how to plan the layout, choose materials, and cut and fit the rocks for a beautiful, durable stone facade.
Repairing Old Stonework
With the materials already delivered and paid for, why not use them?

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