Masonry & Stonework
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
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
Buildings & Structures
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
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
Masonry & Stonework
BRICK VENEER: Tech Tips for Successful Installations
Published on December 28th, 2023
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
Masonry & Stonework
Splitting Stone With Old Tools & New Ones
Published on October 17th, 2023
Watch as my son, Robert, and I split a piece of limestone that's way too big for a mini excavator to move We used a...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Cast My Own Concr...
Published on September 21st, 2023
Q: How can I cast my own concrete outdoor steps I’m not impressed with what’s available at home improvement stores,...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
Easy Going Paver Sand Stays in the Game
Published on September 1st, 2023
Of all the options available for hard surface paving of driveways, walkways and patios, I like brick pavers the best...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
BRICK VENEER: Why You Should Consider This Great Homebui...
Published on March 16th, 2023
Masonry wasn’t my favourite homebuilding material when I got involved in building and renovation back in the...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Why is the Brick on My Hous...
Updated on February 24th, 2023
Q: What's causing the clay brick on the entrance wall of my house to peel and flake It was built in the mid-1980s, and...Continue Reading
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