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Integrity Block Review
Integrity Block uses a proprietary mixture of natural soils and up to 50% recycled mining by-products to make blocks for structural and landscaping which can generate LEED points in four categories
FastFoot Footing Form Review
Fab-Form Industries' Fastfoot is a reinforced sheet-plastic footing form that is unrolled and installed in a light framework for better, faster, and less expensive concrete footings
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.
Permeable vs. Impermeable Pavers – What’s the Difference?
Consider the material’s cost, installation demands, and environmental impact when choosing pavers for you next patio, walkway, or driveway project.
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.
Spinning Screed for Concrete Finishing
The Spin Screed system helps you easily tackle an otherwise-tedious step in finishing a slab.
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.

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