Masonry Videos

mason Mark McCullough finds all sorts of fun items while excavating foundations, repairing block walls, and other typical masonry projects. He shares some of his favorite items with host Kevin O’Connor back at our shop.

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

Mason Mark McCullough teaches host Kevin O’Connor everything he needs to know about bricks, including the most common types and some interesting history.

Trowel concrete resurfacer over your worn walkway, and you'll have a brand new, durable surface with uniform color. Before you get started, check out this how-to video on working with concrete.

Watch as This Old House mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner repair a crumbling sandstone veneer on the front steps.

Discover how to choose brick patterns for walls and walkways and get tips on selecting patterns that complement your home.

An outdoor pizza oven is fun for the whole family — until it's damaged. Here's how to repair a brick-and-stone pizza oven.

Mason Mark McCullough teaches us everything we need to know about sealing, protecting, and beautifying masonry surfaces.

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough tells us the story of how he got started in the trade he loves.

Ever wondered how exactly bricks are made? From ingredients to color, mason Mark McCullough explains how bricks are made and what makes them unique.

Mason Mark McCullough teaches Kevin O’Connor how to patch holes in a tough surface.

Learn how to make precise, natural-looking cuts in stone with power saws and traditional finishing techniques.

Ask This Old House Mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner identify the culprit behind her cracking, front brick steps, and then repoints them using the correct material.

Mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner remove his crumbling stone steps. Then, he tours a factory to learn how precast concrete steps are made and helps install a set at the homeowner’s house.

Choosing a prefab stone wall can save you both money and time. Watch how skilled technicians make and install them.

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough teaches various techniques for cutting stone with common hand tools.

Learn how to replace an old hearth with stylish slate tiles. Our guide covers tools, techniques, and safety tips for a DIY fireplace upgrade.

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

In this step-by-step article and video, This Old House mason Mark McCullough shows us how to patch a brick wall like a pro.

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough delicately restores a damaged historic fireplace built with custom, nearly irreplaceable bricks.

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough repoints a homeowner's crumbling fieldstone foundation and explains how you can do the same.

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough explains the uses for different types of masonry jointers along with other tips and tricks.

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough travels to San Diego to repair a crack in a concrete retaining wall with a stucco finish.

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough and host Kevin O'Connor demonstrate how to dress up concrete by using a stain.

This Old House mason Mark McCullough demonstrates how to whitewash brick with masonry materials for a more authentic, aged look.

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough explains how to match mortar for repointing jobs

Concrete brick can become water-damaged over time, but there's a simple solution to prevent this: waterproofing. Find out more here.

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough tests out different tools that collect silica dust more efficiently

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough demonstrates how to clean soot and grime out of brick using acid to retain that beautiful red.