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Better Block Wall?
Comfort Block
Laying Large Tile
Large-format tiles have their own set of rules — install them like standard tiles and watch the job fail.
Bluestone Entry
Rather than dither away downtime, we upgraded the entry slab with a bluestone cap in a long day's work effort
Students Master Cultured-Stone Installation
It only took a couple hours for students to pick up techniques for installing manufactured stone.
Scratch Coat Application for Cultured Stone Wall
Double Housewrap + Expanded Mesh + Mortar = Solid Base
Setting a Keystone
Brendan Mostecki shares his techniques for adding a masonry keystone detail to a window
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…
Smaller, better mortar hoe
Short handle mortar hoe
What’s the Difference: Common Tile Backerboards
HardieBacker, Durock, and DensShield each has characteristics that affect where it can be installed and how tile is placed on it.
A Sloping Floor for a Barrier-Free Bath
An old-fashioned mud job and a high-tech membrane team up for a leakproof floor.

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