Droughts, fire bans and dry spells don’t last forever. Build your own fire pit and be ready to entertain outside, keeping toasty warm and roasting a marshmallow or two. Check with your local building codes office. Plan to build your pit the proper distance from the house or other structures, away from fences, trees or ...
Stucco walls have always added a touch of elegance and sophistication to the home. While they are very popular, they are not as widely-used as one might imagine; many are intimidated by the stucco process and believe that they are unable to do it unless they are professionals. In fact, nothing could be further from ...
Installing exterior vinyl shutters is usually a simple, straightforward task when installing on wood or siding. However, if you are installing plastic shutters on a brick surface, some things need to be taken into consideration. First of all, some bricks are reinforced with metal. This makes it an extremely difficult task to drill through the ...
While brick and concrete is known for needing little maintenance, a stain on these types of masonry is a common problem. How best to remove a stain from concrete or brick depends on the type of stain. Below are some of the most common stains found on masonry and how to remove them. Efflorescence Efflorescence ...
When doing any type of fastenings especially to walls and ceilings, there is a lot to be taken into consideration. Therefore, when fastening between studs or joists, you’ll have to either provide the necessary framing by bridging the gaps with cross members or, for hanging relatively light shelving and other lightweight fastening jobs, use special ...
Repairing masonry work need not be something that puts the fear of a Mayan god into you. Get yourself a trowel, a mallet, a chisel and determination and, well, I guess you should get a rag with which to wipe away the sweat. Once you’ve got all those things, repairing masonry is a gas. Let’s ...
If you are planning on building a patio, why not try using flagstones? Flagstones are easier to install than concrete and very durable. They have a non-slip surface and there are a variety of colors to choose from. They come in green, brown, red, pink, beige and other colors in between. You can match your ...
Members of the order of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons are generally referred to as “Freemasons” or simply as “Masons.” Although this fraternal order has existed for centuries, interest in Freemasonry was sparked by Dan Brown’s novel Angels and Demons which was written before The Da Vinci Code. Rumors about the Masons have always been ...
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