Building with the natural limestone of Manitoulin Island, Canada is one of the things I’ve learned to do in my decades here on our homestead. The video below shows one of the most intricate parts of the job. Click below for a detailed video on how I cut and shape arch stones for a round window opening. This technique can be used with any kind of sedimentary stone. I’m not aware of any other video on the internet that shows how to do this work. Even if you don’t plan to work with stone, I think you’ll find this interesting.
Similar Posts
WOOD FOUNDATIONS: Pressure-Treated Panels are Warm, Dry and Easy to Build
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, explains and answers questions about structural insulated panels as a foundation alternative to concrete.
Structural Insulated Panels
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, gives a quick look at this great insulation material known as structural insulated panels (SIPs).
6 Tips for Cleaning Your Gutters in 2022
When you think about home maintenance, it’s important to know how to keep your home undamaged from the elements. One essential part is a gutter or eavestrough system. You might think gutters are helpful, sure, but are they necessary? They…
SUMMERTIME HOUSEHOLD MUSTINESS: Causes and Real Cures
Is your house smelling musty now that hot, humid weather has arrived? I often get seasonal questions at this at this time of year from homeowners with basements or slab-on-grade houses. The true solution to this problem is often surprising,…
CONNECTIONS: The Hidden Key to Boosting Your DIY Life
Do you want to gain the satisfaction of developing practical skills, saving money doing things yourself, and becoming more confident and creative with DIY and workshop projects? This has always been something that interested me from boyhood, and it’s still…
OFF-GRID ENERGY COMMUNITY: Understanding the Essential Dump Load
DISCOUNT COUPON CODE BELOW: As a member of the BaileyLineRoad.com off-grid energy community that you signed up for recently, this week I want to explain that off-grid energy systems often use a number of electrical components that are unique to the…






