Masonry & Stonework

OLD-TIME STONEWORK: See “New” Old-Time Stone...
Updated on January 27th, 2023
One of the things I learned after I moved to Manitoulin Island, Canada back in the mid-1980s was traditional...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework

HOW BRICKS ARE MADE: Video Tour of North America’s...
Published on December 30th, 2022
Back in 2018, I went on a guided tour of the Brampton Brick manufacturing facility in Ontario Canada It was given by...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework

ANCHORING TO MASONRY: Check Out These Options for Success
Updated on October 7th, 2022
Concrete, brick and stone play a larger role than ever in today’s home building and renovations, and that’s a...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework

BRICK VENEER: Tech Tips for Successful Installations
Updated on July 16th, 2022
Are you planning a new home or major renovation There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to brick veneer, and...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors

BEATIFUL BRICK: Watch This Video & Learn Why Brick ...
Updated on May 2nd, 2022
There's a lot to love about masonry construction, I've got a big bricklaying project ahead of me here at my place, and...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Cast My Own Concr...
Updated on April 2nd, 2022
Q: How can I cast my own concrete outdoor steps I’m not impressed with what’s available at home improvement stores,...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework

6 Tips on How to Keep Your Concrete Driveway Maintained
Published on March 10th, 2022
A concrete driveway is an excellent option for any home because they work well and they look good If you've got a...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions

Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I Spray Foam on Bedr...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: Should I spray foam directly on the bedrock in the crawlspace under the house I’m building or put crushed...Continue Reading
Article

ASBESTOS SIDING: Is It Safe or Dangerous?
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Every so often I get a homeowner asking me an asbestos siding question that goes something like this It's a good...Continue Reading
Article

Q&A: How Can I Fix the Cracked Parging on My Founda...
Updated on May 2nd, 2020
Q: What's the best way to fix the cracked parging on my house foundation I live in a 13-year-old brick bungalow, with...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors

STONEWORKING VIDEO: See How I Build an Arch With Natural...
Updated on October 30th, 2021
Building with the natural stone of Manitoulin Island, Canada is one of the things I've learned to do in my decades here...Continue Reading
Article

THE BAILEY LINE ROAD CHRONICLES CHAPTER 12 – Stonework...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
This is chapter 12 in my book The Bailey Line Road Chronicles, the 30-year story about moving from the city to live a...Continue Reading