materials (natural stone)

OSHA’s Updated Silica Dust Standard and Tips for Managing Masonry Dust

Remodeling

What is Silica Dust? Why Does Your Contractor Care? OSHA's new Respiration Requirements based on Common Tools and Tasks. Plus Tips for managing dust in Masonry (Brick, Stone, Concrete, etc.) Projects. Read...

by Sean Lintow Sr

Building a Trash Can Pad :: Another Landscape Challenge Solved

Make-Maintain-Fix

Building a Trash Can Pad or Stand, is much like installing a paver patio - just on a smaller scale. Both why and how I built this stand using scrap 4 x...

by jb bartkowiak

Installing an Electrical Outlet on a Masonry Wall

To plug my power pack in, which again I needed for my landscape lighting, I had to install a new outlet. Going against specification somewhat, I mounted my pack indoors, in the...

by jb bartkowiak

Landscaping Around a Patio images via Kyle O'Brien

How to Keep Your Patio Looking its Best Year Round :: Preparing a Patio for Winter

Never underestimate the advantage of a great patio. They help accentuate the backyard, make hosting outdoor functions easier and quite frankly, it is a home improvement project that yields big benefits. But...

by Kyle O'Brien