Brendan Mostecki

When he’s not at work as a mason, Brendan Mostecki loves spending time with his fiancée, Summer, and their two energetic boys. They stay active with snowboarding, camping, going to the beach, and enjoying summer barbecues. Brendan’s Web site is www.culturedmasonry.com.

SpeedWave Grinder Blade Review
Bosch has designed the Speedwave grinder saw blade with a wavelike pattern of diamonds and a yellow plastic disk in the center that directs air to cool the blade as it saws to make it cut longer and smoother
Build a Sturdy Stone Sitting Wall
Keep the look of a traditional dry-stack stone wall, but strengthen the core with mortar and finish with a bluestone cap.
Setting a Keystone
Brendan Mostecki shares his techniques for adding a masonry keystone detail to a window
Inspecting a Chimney for Problems
An expert mason walks you through his diagnosis of a failing chimney.
Rebuilding a Brick Chimney
Temporary repairs are the common solution to a failing chimney, but often a better choice is tearing down and rebuilding.
Setting Corner Stones in a Dry-Look Wall
Tight walls require the right stones and a judicious use of mortar.
Flame Edging Stone-Wall Capstones
A torch and water add sizzle and pop to this bluestone's edge.
Self-cooling grinder blade
SpeedWave grinder blade
Working with Manufactured Stone
Man-made stone might get a bad rap, but installed correctly, it can have a long life and can appear deceptively real.

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