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Building a Fire Pit: Freestanding Seat Walls
Make these matching structures to create a cohesive and inviting hang-out space.
Building a Fire Pit: Installing Capstones
These carefully set stones create an attractive and durable top on your fire pit.
Building a Fire Pit: Assembling the Walls
Adding fireclay to the mortar will allow you to have blazing fires without worrying about damaging the stone walls.
Building a Fire Pit: Gravel Base
A free-draining gravel substrate will make your fire pit safer and long lasting.
Building a Fire Pit: Design and Planning
Size, materials, and whether it's raised or flush with the ground are just a few of the details you need to figure out before you create your own backyard fire pit.
Foundation Waterproofing Membrane
Live from the International Builders' Show, Josh Salinger discusses keeping water out of basements with this membrane from Delta-MS.
Podcast 535: Air-Sealing Cape Houses, Smart Watches for Builders, and Repairing Spalling Concrete
The crew hears about extra time for DIY and minivans for work before taking questions about boosting the comfort and efficiency of Cape houses and fixing a spalling foundation.
Adding a Drain Line for a Dry-Stack Retaining Wall
Make an easy path for groundwater to drain away if you want your stone wall to last.
Setting the Footing for a Dry-Stack Retaining Wall
A flat, compacted gravel foundation is the first thing you need to build a high-quality wall.
General Prep for a Dry-Stack Retaining Wall
Plan the project, buy the right materials, and stage the job site properly to build a sturdy, good-looking wall.

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