Concrete and Masonry - Page 24 of 47

Removing paint from brick
Q: My husband and I own a house built before World War I. We’ve done a lot of work to it, and there’s a lot more to go. Our next…
Improvised mason’s level
I had some concrete-block work to do recently. I didn’t want to buy a mason’s level for just one job, so I built my own. I took a 4-ft. length…
Leakproof shower on a slab?
Q: Tom Meehan's aricle Installing a Leakproof Shower Pan was instructive. Would the same procedures be followed when installing a shower on a concrete-slab floor? Len Szalkiewicz, None A: Tom Meehan replies:…
A Solid Deck Begins with Concrete Piers
Learn how to size, layout, dig, form, and pour concrete to build a simple but sturdy deck foundation.
Decorative Concrete Floors
With acid-based stains, you can add an attractive, low-maintenance finish to ordinary concrete floors.
A Duplex Grows in Brooklyn
Juggling setbacks and ceiling heights gains a garage, and an apartment to help with the mortgage.
A House for the End of Cheap Oil
Healthful, light-filled, and energy-efficient, this home reaches back to its California past and toward a sustainable future.
Using a Rotary Floor Machine
Creating and maintaining a decorative concrete floor requires a rotary floor machine.
Tips for Installing Stone Veneer
Stonemason Cody Macfie shows how he chooses and fits individual stones when cladding a wall.
How To Install Stone Veneer over a Concrete Wall
Learn how to plan the layout, choose materials, and cut and fit the rocks for a beautiful, durable stone facade.

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