Masonry
Learn more about masonry projects— big and small.
How to Install Shutters on a Brick House
Use masonry anchors to attach working window coverings to a plain brick facade—and add some period charm, to boot
4 Tips for Building Stone Walls in Your Yard
Choose the best materials, location, and method and improve the look of your landscape
How to Clad a Wall in Stone
Use cast-concrete stone-veneer panels and masonry screws to dress up a plain wall
How to Install a Bluestone Landing on a Front Entry
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook upgrades an old brick with bluestone slabs
How to Repoint a Brick Foundation
Replacing crumbling, missing mortar with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
How to Build a Flagstone Walkway
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to rescue an old stone walkway
How to Build Steps with Landscape Timbers
Creating a durable outdoor staircase with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
How to Lay a Brick Paver Walkway
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to lay a beautiful and long-lasting pathway
How to Repair a Crack in a Concrete Foundation
Fixing a fractured foundation with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
How to Repair a Rusted Wrought Iron Railing
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva rebuilds a corroded, unsafe railing.
How to Choose Materials for a Stone Wall
Discovering the wide world of stones with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
How to Repoint a Stone Foundation
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva saves a crumbling mortared-rock foundation wall
How to Cover a Concrete Wall with Stone Veneer
Dressing up a block wall with stone-veneer panels, with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
All About Stone Veneer
Thanks to lightweight veneers, it gets easier by the day to dress up a room or the whole darn house
How to Build a Stone Wall
A freestanding mortared fieldstone wall blends strength with the natural look of a dry stack.
How to Lay a Stepping-Stone Path
A pathway made of stone pavers is a great way to save your lawn from being trampled and compacted by foot traffic
Fiber-Cement Siding: Everything You Need to Know
We investigate fiber-cement siding’s cost, installation, how long it lasts and what it’s made of.
How to Set Stone Slabs
In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to make beautiful, long-lasting steps from giant stone slabs
How to Repair Stone Walkway Mortar
Fixing up the cracks between paving stones keeps a walkway beautiful and safe
4 Inexpensive Retaining Wall Ideas
We rounded up our best retaining wall ideas so you can plan your DIY landscaping project.
8 Great Patterns for a Pebble Mosaic
Swirls, clovers, and starbursts turn ordinary stones into a landscape focal point
How to Fix Cracks in Concrete
We discuss how to fill and seal cracked concrete walls for a simple, permanent repair.
How to Lay the Base for a Brick Path
This Old House landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows how to prep the ground for a beautiful brick walkway
How to Lift a Sinking Concrete Slab
An uplifting way to rescue a sunken walkway with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
All About Concrete Pavers
When it's time for a new driveway or poolside patio, this easy-to-install option is tough, cost-effective, and surprisingly handsome. The TOH experts show you how to choose well for your next project
How to Repair Mortar in a Brick Wall
Repointing is a simple job, but it has to be done with care, using the right tools and the right materials.
Laying Down a Stone Path
Turn a muddy narrow side yard into an inviting passageway
How to Hand-Cut a Brick
Score and split for a perfect fit.
How to Renew Concrete Surfaces
Renewing a worn concrete surface can be done without a jackhammer or bulldozer
Add Exterior Style with Chimney Pots
A sure-fire way to add curb appeal without breaking the bank—or your back
How to Lay a Gravel Path
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook creates a rustic DIY gravel walkway
How to Lay a Budget-Friendly Gravel Path
What does it take to make a walkway in a weekend? Edging, gravel and elbow grease.