Masonry Installation

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

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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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How to Install Concrete Pavers

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough helps an expecting couple install a concrete paver patio.
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How to Build a Simple Dry Well

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

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

Building a stone wall is a highly rewarding task that can add beauty, functionality, and value to your property.
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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.
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Fiber-Cement Siding: Everything You Need to Know

We investigate fiber cement siding’s cost, installation process, longevity, and composition.
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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
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Laying Down a Stone Path

Read our step-by-step guide to learn how to lay a stone path, turning your muddy yard into a beautiful stone walkway.
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How to Lay a Budget-Friendly Gravel Path

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.
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How to Build a Retaining Wall

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

Create a sturdy, no-wobble garden path.