Masonry & Stonework
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Why is the Brick on My Hous...
Published on July 26th, 2024
Question: What's causing the clay brick on the entrance wall of my house to peel and flake It was built in the...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
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VIDEO: Five Reasons to Love Masonry
Published on July 23rd, 2024
Thinking of building or renovating Masonry such as brick, block, stone and concrete are worth considering I've...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
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OLD-TIME STONEWORK: See “New” Old-Time Stone...
Published on July 5th, 2024
One of the things I learned after I moved to Manitoulin Island, Canada back in the mid-1980s was traditional...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
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HOW BRICKS ARE MADE: Video Tour of North America’s...
Published on May 31st, 2024
Back in 2018, I went on a guided tour of the Brampton Brick manufacturing facility in Ontario Canada It was given...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
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How to Repair Concrete Cracks in a Floor
Updated on May 1st, 2024
A while back I got a question from a subscriber about how to fix a big crack in a concrete slab There's a lot of...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
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Comparing Brick Staining and Brick Painting
Published on March 27th, 2024
Brick staining and brick painting are two popular methods for updating the look of brickwork Both techniques offer...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
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BEAUTIFUL BRICK: Watch These Videos & Learn Why Bri...
Updated on March 28th, 2024
There's a lot to love about brick construction, and the two videos below shows some of the reasons it's easy to like...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
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Stone Splitting With Plug-and-Feather Wedges
Published on March 8th, 2024
When a huge stone was uncovered while excavating for an addition my son Robert is building, we got out our fastest rock...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
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SEE WORLD’S BEST BRICK TIE: Plus Click to a Free B...
Published on March 8th, 2024
Brick ties are hidden pieces of hardware that tie brick veneer to the underlying wall frame of some modern house...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
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STONEWORKING VIDEO: See How I Build an Arch With Natural...
Updated on April 3rd, 2024
Building with the natural limestone of Manitoulin Island, Canada is one of the things I've learned to do in my decades...Continue Reading
Buildings & Structures
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Q&A of the Week: Building Foundations on Bedrock
Published on February 27th, 2024
I recently answered a subscriber's question about building a foundation on bedrock – one of the best options for...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
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3 Options for Anchoring to Concrete, Brick and Stone
Published on February 27th, 2024
When it comes to anchoring things to masonry, the process is not as simple as working with wood or drywall Most homes...Continue Reading