Make Solid Connections in Concrete
To securely mount screws, hooks or nails to a solid concrete surface, bore a hole in the wall, then...
Masonry Nailing Trick
If you’ve always had trouble driving masonry nails into concrete to mount furring strips or boards, try this trick.
How to Build a Post and Beam Pavilion
Does it seem like whenever you want to spend your day off outside, the weather foils your plans? Rain and...
Reader Project: Fabulous Fire Table
Making minor size adjustments to better fit his outdoor space, reader Ed Merkle built this stylish project using The Family...
How to Remove Rust from Concrete
This cheap and easy method for removing rust stains on concrete comes directly from an editor's hands-on, DIY experience.
How to Repair Concrete Steps
Repairing concrete steps is a lot cheaper than building new ones.
How to Repair Broken Bricks
The cause—and two possible solutions
How to Reset a Loose Brick
A simple repair can save a whole brick wall
How to Build an Outdoor Table
The beauty and toughness of stone at a fraction of the cost
How to Stop Chimney Water Leaks
Stop inside-the-chimney waterfalls
How to Handle Efflorescence on Brick Chimneys
Moisture moving through bricks causes white mineral deposits on the brick surface and in the case of a chimney, it...