Masonry

Keep dust out of the air and your lungs by turning a five-gallon bucket into a tile cutting station.

We followed a concrete crew for the day in order to find out the process behind their black concrete aprons. Here's what we found out.

Veteran tile installer Sal Diblasi shares what he knows about tile leveling systems.

If you have an uneven concrete slab, you could replace it or cover it with leveling compound. But consider grinding it instead

Tips and techniques that will help your next grout job go more smoothly and give your tile a professional-grade that you and your customers can be proud of.

Calculate concrete prices and how many cubic yards of concrete you need for a walk, driveway or basement. How much is a yard of concrete? Find out here

How to make long-lasting caulk joints and keep water out.

In this video, veteran craftsman and former mason Scott Wadsworth shares his thoughts on large-scale concrete pours

Matt Risinger talks about why he reccomends Schluter's DITRA for anyone installing tile

Learn more about insulated concrete forms, a growing trend in modern homebuilding.

Questions about how to create a mud shower base? Let this flooring pro show you the way.

A tiling pro speaks on the importance of keeping things plumb.

A metal brake is the tool for bending custom metal flashing and decorative trim. Every siding contractor and most roofers have one. But a brake can come in handy for all sorts of projects. It...

Avoid spending a bunch of money on the wrong blade.

Learn how to build concrete steps that look fantastic and will last 100 years.

Here's how to custom mix your own caulk so it's a “dead-on” match.

Scraping off tile that's been installed over concrete floor is a tough job, but the right tools and these tips will make it easier.

No matter which trade you're in, eventually you're going to tackle a project that requires fastening to bricks, blocks or solid concrete. There are dozens of specialty masonry fasteners on the market to help you...

In this story we'll show you the best tools and methods for lifting and shoring a load-bearing beam and the steps to safely replace a rotted post.

Learn how to build concrete steps that look fantastic and will last 100 years.