Masonry Installation

Read through step-by-step tutorials to help you prepare for any installation pertaining to your masonry.

How to Build a Retaining Wall in Five Simple to Follow Steps

Watch as This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook uses manufactured concrete blocks to create an attractive retaining wall.

Durable and low maintenance with timeless good looks, these clay blocks may be a smart choice for your next hardscaping project.

This Old House mason, Mark McCullough, helps a couple install a concrete paver patio in their backyard.

Ask This Old House expert mason Mark McCullough builds a dry well for a homeowner with unresolved drainage issues in his backyard.

Want to boost your curb appeal? Follow this step-by-step guide to install a fresh set of shutters on your brick house.

Follow our guide to transform your walls with beautiful stone veneer panels for a professional, durable, and stylish look.

Building a stone wall is a highly rewarding task that you can perform to add beauty, functionality, and value to your property.

A pathway made of stone pavers is a great way to save your lawn from being trampled and compacted by foot traffic.

We investigate fiber cement siding’s cost, installation process, longevity, and composition.

Learn how landscapers make beautiful, long-lasting steps from giant stone slabs with This Old House's Roger Cook and a licensed stonemason.

Read our step-by-step guide to learn how to lay a stone path, turning your muddy yard into a beautiful stone walkway.

Read our step-by-step guide on how to lay a gravel pathway and learn how to choose the right material to keep your project budget-friendly.

Create a sturdy, no-wobble garden path.