Masonry

Learn more about masonry projects— big and small.

How to Lay a Gravel Path

In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook creates a rustic DIY gravel 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.

In this how-to video, repair a blistered stucco finish with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva

Why aren't all houses built with this stuff?

In this how-to video, learn to create a beautiful natural-stone walkway with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.

Design a custom brick walkway for your yard or garden with this easy how-to guide. Follow these expert tips to learn everything you need.

In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook builds timber-frame steps

In this guide, we walk you through how to patch cracked or damaged stucco to prevent further damage and restore a smooth finish.

Find out what makes them so significant, and spooky

Take a look at these chimney designs for inspiration on how to balance function and form on chimney caps and flues for your home.

Create a sturdy, no-wobble garden path.

How to fix the chipped corners on foundations, steps, and patios

Touching up like a pro means using the right mortar. Lime-based putties take longer to set but they won't break bricks.