This is a multi-phase project… and turned out being one of the many I decided to “surprise” Rainman with when he got back from a trip. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure at the end of the post. Here’s the deal, I love this house. However, one of the reasons we … Continue reading A Classic Stacked Stone Garden Wall, Phase One

Building a dry freestanding stone wall is one of the simpler wall techniques, but there's a definite art to it. Here's how to build one that will last.

In this post on building a dry stack stone wall we will look photo by photo at the steps in building the wall, specifically aimed at the owner builder. The photo above gives a look at part of the wall we will be working on. The complete series are: Tips On Building Dry Stack Stone Walls #1: Project, Tools, and Tips On Building A Dry Stack Stone Wall #2: Getting Stone, Tips On Building Dry Stack Stone Wall #4: Why They Work, Tips On Building A Dry Stack Stone Wall #5: Style, Tips On Building…

A stone wall can be built in a variety of ways. Take a look at the different methods and what advantages and disadvantages that come with them.

What is a dry-stacked stone wall, and how can you incorporate this into your next exterior project? We’ve put together four ideas to help add charm to a home.

Outdoor Improvements with a Natural Look A dry-stack landscape wall is a popular way to integrate natural materials into the design of your outdoor living space. The term “dry-stack” refers to the mortarless look of the assembled stone. Although mortar cen be used during construction of a dry-stack wall, it is hidden near the rear […]

Learn how to build a dry-stacked stone retaining wall step-by-step to help prevent erosion and provide a nice place to plant.

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Outdoor staircases. How to build natural stone, or rock, steps.

How to build a cheap garden rock wall or a simple concrete reinforced retaining wall. If you do not have much money and can't easily fix stuff you probably can still build these simple retaining walls.