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How to Repair Broken Bricks
Learn to assess the extent of damage in a brick wall, repoint mortar joints, and even make color-matched repairs to damaged bricks.
Dress Up Your Mailbox Column
Build curb appeal with a pillar of landscape stone.
Time-Tested Approach to Chimney Flashing
Roofing contractor Dyami Plotke demonstrates how to prepare a chimney for flashing and how to bend, install, and seal metal flashing for a durable, weatherproof, and beautiful job.
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.
Brick by Brick
Great moments in building history: An interesting method for chimney demolition
How to Repair Hairline Cracks in Chimney Mortar
Q: During a recent heavy rain, I noticed a steady drip near my fireplace. The drip indicates a leak somewhere around my chimney. I’m not sure if the water is…
Driveway Material Choices – What’s the Difference?
Learn the pros and cons of asphalt, pavers, gravel, and more so you can pick the best materials for your new driveway.

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