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
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
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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
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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
Home Building & Additions
MASONRY: Why It’s a Great Green Choice
Updated on August 12th, 2021
PUBLISHED 22Jun2018: Everyone makes choices in life, and many of these choices affect the environment The funny thing...Continue Reading
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LESSONS FROM STONE: What Anyone Can Learn From a Nearly-...
Updated on December 24th, 2021
On July 1, 1987, I began building in a way I’d never seen anyone else do in real life Without anyone available to...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
VIDEO: Five Reasons to Love Masonry
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Thinking of building or renovating Masonry such as brick, block, stone and concrete are worth considering I've worked...Continue Reading
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Masonry Matters: Four Reasons the World Needs More Brick...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
If you ever go to Europe, be sure to knock on some interior walls Every one that I've checked out has been solid...Continue Reading