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
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
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