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A few years ago, my husband and I set out to build the most amazing fire pit, built right into our deck. Two years later, and that fire pit is the best gathering spot on any summer night. Roll...
Cordwood construction (also known as stackwall) is the process of building using firewood-type logs, either split or whole. From a distance it looks similar to stone masonry, and is built in a...
Buying and intalling glass tile can create an expensive look at an affordable price. You can install it anywhere around the house (kitchen, bathroom, shower, pool, table, wall, art or fireplace)...
Running an online clothing business is a challenging, but rewarding, endeavor. Planting stakes and starting a brick-and-mortar design business, however, is a different game altogether. How does...
A beautiful rocked fireplace can be the crowning jewel of a beautiful room. Having this done professionally is very expensive but you can easily do it yourself! Stone veneer can be applied not...
Who says you can't live in a glass house? Glass blocks may be square or rectangular and can be used in any non-load-bearing wall where you want more light with privacy. Here are a few steps to...
Over the past year, Ebay has become an increasingly hostile environment for small sellers. Never mind that the odds and ends offered by those very same small sellers are what built the brand....
You can create a beautiful fireplace surround with tile without it being too costly and without being an expert.
Backerboard is a moisture and mold resistant material used when installing tile in wet areas such as the bathroom and kitchen. Using backerboard will insure protection against moisture damage and...
Bricks are exposed to the elements and all kinds of weather, so it’s no wonder that they sometimes crack or have pieces break off that need to be replaced. If a brick is broken or cracked, it...
All pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and good cooks too should know how to properly clean a mortar and pestle. Ever get something knarly stuck to one? This should help.
There are a number of techniques for making rose beads, however, the method below is easy to follow and doesn't take as long to complete as the cooking methods. The rose beads turn out lovely and...
This article details the construction of a swimming pool waterfall using both natural and created stones and boulders. This is a waterfall I built for a customer professionally.
When building a custom shower, or building a shower in a tight fitting space, it is often much easier to build a shower out of tile than it is to install a premade enclosure. This article will...
Tired of the same plan white or off white tile in your shower? Installing tile in a shower is not as hard as one may think. This weekend project will have you so happy with the results you would...
A beautiful brick wall on a house or in a garden can look awful if a brick breaks or cracks. Fortunately the whole wall in not lost. The brick can be replaced without damaging the rest of the wall.
By: Jo Mark....I met an old acquaintance yesterday. He told me that he started his own brick and mortar business 5 years ago and he just became profitable last year. It took him 4 years o break...
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When we think of a rose, we think of love, poetry, beauty. But a rose was not only meant to dote on another and woo, thousands of years ago, people used the rose for medicinal purposes and for...
Tile floors have been used for years to improve the appearance of flooring on the interior design of houses. Now, people are starting to realize that tile can improve the appearance of a plain,...
We all want to be able to live our business dreams out, and because of that millions have start business of all styles, from home-based businesses to traditional brick-and-mortar. Regardless of...
Not a bricklayer, neither am I. That's why I made my foundation wall out of stacked cinderblocks, or CMU's (concrete masonry units) covered with surface bonding cement.
There are many ways to market your small business. Whether you are running it out of your home office or out of a brick and mortar storefront you just have to find out how to do it. Here are a...
Dominicans make some excellent food. Their food is all about their seasonings. I make a bag of seasoning each week to keep in the fridge so that I can just pull it out and prepare my meals. ...
Homes built in the late 1800's and early 1900's used a quality lime mortar to set their bricks and stones. Today's mortars from Home improvement stores just don't match older mortars. They are...
Having a broken or loose brick in your fireplace is not safe. Smoke can escape into the home while the fireplace is in use. Check your fireplace bricks during the summer to make sure they are all...
So you have decided to build a retaining wall. Follow these easy instructions and you will be on your way to having a beautiful wall to hold your yard.
When the old metal mailbox sticking out of your brick pillar is rusty and needs a face lift, seeing that big stack of bricks you need to pull the mailbox from is a daunting sight. Depending on the...
If you are doing a kitchen remodel or a bathroom remodel, you likely have a lot of tile to demolish. Good news is that you don't have to be a working stud like the fella in this picture to get a...
Fireplace heat reflectors will maximize gas and wood use, and protect your firebox from heat damage. Brick and mortar fireplaces are susceptible to the constant heating and cooling from fires....
You want to build a chimney but you have NO idea who to ask or what books to read, so you did what most people do and look on line. If you found this page, you are lucky. It will tell you EXACTLY...
Glass blocks are often used to create visual privacy, yet allow the flow of light. They also contribute to the decor of the room in which they are used. Glass blocks were first created in the...
If you're tired of a damp, musty basement, consider waterproofing it. Professional waterproofing is extremely expensive, but if you're handy at home, this is a job you can tackle on your own....
Digging a well probably sounds like hard labor, and you undoubtedly will break a sweat if you attempt the enterprise. But if you follow these steps, you'll get that well dug in short order and...
Tiling a bathroom floor can be difficult and can look awful if installation is done incorrectly. New tile adds life to an old bathroom and gives it a fresh look, without changing any other items....
This natural cleaning scrub is a great way get the job done and it's kind to your nose. Use it to clean your sinks, tub, dishes, and I even use it on my flat top stove.
You can increase the value of your home and the aesthetic appeal of your bathroom if you tile your shower floor. Tiling your shower floor is not all that difficult, and is far classier than a...
Will you be putting in a tile floor in your shower? This challenging activity isn't for the faint of heart...
Have you ever wanted to have an arcade video game or pool table in your home? This will tell you how.
A tile backplash gives a much more finished look to a kitchen or bathroom. It is also much more durable, stain resistant and easy to clean than painted drywall or the various types of laminates. ...
When remodeling or finishing a bathroom or kitchen, using tile can make a durable, attractive and easy to clean surface. Tiling a countertop around a sink is very similar to tiling a floor except...
Adding lemon, lime, orange or even grapefruit zest to Homemade Beauty products is a refreshing and cheap way to add a touch of scent and exfoliate at the same time. I use zest to make exfoliating...
Concrete driveways tend to get worn after years of abuse from cars and foot traffic. Did you know that you can resurface your concrete driveway yourself and this article will teach you step by...
Adding tile to a kitchen wall will not only visually enhance a kitchen but will also add value to your house. With a little practice, installing ceramic or glass tile is not difficult. Tile a...
Do you ever wish you could have a backyard landscaped concrete pool? One that doesn’t have that store bought stuff, and looks hand made? The author built the pool described in this article long...
This is the time of year that I go thru my recipe box, in order to locate recipes to use for a big family Thanksgiving. Since I don't cook a feast frequently, I use this time to retest the recipes...
Before you attempt to fix a crack in a brick, block or stone wall, determine the cause of the crack. This may be a job for a pro.
Avoid extensive, costly damage to a masonry chimney. Maintain the mortar joints by tuck-pointing (repointing) them, and make sure the chimney crown remains sealed against water.
As you stare out at your simple concrete slab patio, have you ever considered transforming it into another place altogether? It’s easier than you'd think to convert your old concrete pad to a...
Patching cracks in brick walls not only addresses an aesthetic issue, it also fortifies the wall itself. Cracks in brick walls can allow water, dirt and other foreign material to accumulate and...
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