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Masonry Ideas & Inspiration

Explore inspiring masonry ideas that will drastically make your home more efficient & appealing.

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All About Brick Pavers

Durable and low maintenance with timeless good looks, these clay blocks may be a smart choice for your next hardscaping project.
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Family Rock Hunting Activity | This Old House: Live

Our in-house rock enthusiast, Mason Mark McCullough, has the perfect activity for families while they are at home: go on a rock scavenger hunt! Download our printable guide and start rock hunting.
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How Mount Rushmore was Created

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough learns about how Mount Rushmore was built.
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What's Their Story? Facade Fragments

Learn the history behind shapely architectural ruins
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All About Stone Veneer

Thanks to lightweight veneers, it gets easier by the day to dress up a room or the whole darn house

4 Inexpensive Retaining Wall Ideas

We rounded up our best retaining wall ideas so you can plan your DIY landscaping project.
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8 Great Patterns for a Pebble Mosaic

Swirls, clovers, and starbursts turn ordinary stones into a landscape focal point
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Add Exterior Style with Chimney Pots

A sure-fire way to add curb appeal without breaking the bank—or your back
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History of Grotesques and Gargoyles

Find out what makes them so significant, and spooky