Masonry
Masonry-related tips and stories
Prep for Crack-Free Concrete
The most important steps for a concrete slab installation are completed before the concrete truck arrives.
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Caulking Concrete Cracks
How to make long-lasting caulk joints and keep water out. -
Pouring A Concrete Driveway (VIDEO)
In this video, veteran craftsman and former mason Scott Wadsworth shares his thoughts on large-scale... -
Why Schluter’s Tile Backer Is A Game-Changer (VIDEO)
Matt Risinger talks about why he reccomends Schluter's DITRA for anyone installing tile -
Overview, Cost, and Cons of Insulated Concrete Forms
Learn more about insulated concrete forms, a growing trend in modern homebuilding. -
How To Install Mud In A Shower Floor (VIDEO)
Questions about how to create a mud shower base? Let this flooring pro show you the way. -
Essential Tiling Tips From A Veteran Pro (VIDEO)
A tiling pro speaks on the importance of keeping things plumb. -
12 Tips for Bending Metal with a Bending Brake
A metal brake is the tool for bending custom metal flashing and decorative trim. Every... -
What is concrete?
Ever wonder what concrete is really made of? Read this and find out.
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Tie A Mason Line Knot
Learn the easiest way to tie a mason line knot -
Pour a Perfect Concrete Slab
A long-time pro shares some terrific tips on how to pour a concrete driveway slab... -
Diamond Blades
Avoid spending a bunch of money on the wrong blade. -
Replace An Aging Stoop (video)
Learn how to build concrete steps that look fantastic and will last 100 years. -
Matching Grout Colors and Caulk Colors
Here's how to custom mix your own caulk so it's a “dead-on” match. -
How To Remove Tile From a Concrete Floor
Scraping off tile that's been installed over concrete floor is a tough job, but the... -
Tips for Concrete Fasteners and Masonry Screws
No matter which trade you're in, eventually you're going to tackle a project that requires... -
How To Replace a Load-Bearing Post
In this story we'll show you the best tools and methods for lifting and shoring...
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18 Tips for Working with Self-Leveling Underlayment
We’ll show you the step-by-step process to achieve a perfectly flat and level underlayment... -
Build Concrete Steps
Learn how to build concrete steps that look fantastic and will last 100 years. -
How To Mix Thinset (VIDEO)
In this, video Sal DiBlasi, a flooring expert showcases what he thinks is the absolute... -
Game-Changing Products From the Baltimore Remodeling Show and Deck Expo
Watch this video for a look at some of the cool new products Matt Risinger...