Ultimate Guide: Masonry & Concrete, 3rd edition: Design, Build, Maintain (Home Improvement) [Soft Cover ]

Enhance your home and yard by designing, building, and maintaining everything from barbecues to hearths! 60 projects and tasks including laying a brick patio, building a concrete pier, and making an interlocking block wall Over 1,200 photographs and illustrations offer inspiration and guidance every step of the way Step-by-step instructions, photos, and cut-away illustrations ensure the success of your projects Beginner-friendly maintenance tips and common repairs for concrete, block, brick, natural stone, tile, and stucco Learn how to enhance your home and yard by adding brick walkways, flagstone patios, or even stone walls without using mortar. Ultimate Guide to Masonry and Concrete covers a wide range of masonry subjects, including basic installations, specific projects, and common repairs with concrete, block, brick, stone, tile, and stucco. You'll find the essential information you need on tools, materials, and techniques—all explained in clear, plain language and shown with crisp, full-color photographs and detailed illustrations. The construction of 60 of the most popular masonry projects that make your home more appealing, such as laying a brick patio or walkway, building a barbecue, and building a retaining wall, are covered in detail with dozens of step-by-step photographs and large cutaway illustrations to help you do the job right. Inside, you'll find tips and special features on alternative approaches to projects that let you apply the presented information and techniques to different types of buildings and sites. A thorough coverage of masonry repairs and maintenance is also included. From glass block, brick, and stucco to natural stone, concrete, and tile, you're sure to find a DIY project to improve your home—and the maintenance tips you need to help it last—inside Ultimate Guide to Masonry and Concrete!