Masonry Installation

Read through step-by-step tutorials to help you prepare for any installation pertaining to your masonry.

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.

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough helps an expecting couple install a concrete paver patio.

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough installs a dry well for a homeowner with drainage issues in his backyard.

Use masonry anchors to attach working window coverings to a plain brick facade—and add some period charm, to boot

Use cast-concrete stone-veneer panels and masonry screws to dress up a plain wall

Building a stone wall is a highly rewarding task that can add beauty, functionality, and value to your property.

A pathway made of stone pavers is a great way to save your lawn from being trampled and compacted by foot traffic.

We investigate fiber cement siding’s cost, installation process, longevity, and composition.

In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to make beautiful, long-lasting steps from giant stone slabs

Turn a muddy narrow side yard into an inviting passageway

Read our step-by-step guide on how to lay a gravel pathway and learn how to choose the right material to keep your project budget-friendly.

In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook uses manufactured block to create an attractive retaining wall.

Create a sturdy, no-wobble garden path.