Like brick chisels, masonry chisels are generally used only to score the stone; as with glass cutting, the task involves scoring first, then breaking along the score line. Gentle taps on the ...

If your brick or stone home exterior is a non-traditional hue, the best approach is to research trendy front door paint color shades that complement the material's unique tone. It's also a good ...

Home & Garden For best results, lay stone walkway on reinforced concrete base Updated: May. 31, 2013, 5:46 p.m. | Published: May. 31, 2013, 4:46 p.m.

Alternatives include stone, rainscreens, fiber cement siding, engineered wood, or brick veneer. Traditional red brick tends to make a home look dated, said Chris Withers, president and co-owner of ...