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Nailing roof shingles in high-wind zones
Q: We recently had a roof replaced, and when there is any wind, the shingles stand straight up. We have lost many and are having trouble getting the roof fixed…
Casting a Concrete Fireplace Surround
From mixes and molds to finishes and installation details, a master craftsman shows how basic ingredients can yield elegant results.
Urbane Renewal
A bright new kitchen blooms from an inspired mix of light, space, and materials.
A Small House Grows Up and Out
A modern remodel takes shape on the California coast -- with light, views, privacy, and budget in mind.
How to Break Up Old Concrete
A masonry expert offers tips for demolishing an unwanted slab, patio, or driveway.
Four Retaining-Wall Choices
Hold back the earth with blocks, concrete, timbers, or stone. Here's how different systems stack up.
2001 Stonework Symposium
Stonemasons, architects, artists, and other stonework enthusiasts gather to share ideas, information, and inspiration
Cutting brick for a door
Q: I want to move a 16-ft. garage door to a different wall in my one-story hip-roof garage. The outside covering is brick; the inside is conventional 2x4 wood framing. How…
Control vs. Isolation Joints in a Concrete Driveway
The choice depends on whether the joint is separating two different building elements or dividing one large one.
Is slate harder to work with than tile?
Q: What’s the difference between working with tile and slate? Can I cut slate with a snap cutter, or am I better off using my wet saw? James V. Ryan, Putnam…

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