The Fast (and Neat!) Way to Wrap String Around a Spool

A spool of nylon string can be used for many things — general crafting, fishing and hunting, and laying mason lines. When used for masonry, it’s one of the simplest quickest and most accurate ways to create a perfectly straight line. That’s why a spool of nylon string is often sold as mason’s line — because … Read more

How to Repair a Missing Brick

Repairing a missing brick doesn’t just up your home’s curb appeal — it also eliminates a safety issue. If a brick is missing on a step, it could be a tripping hazard.  It’s easy to repair a missing brick if you use the right material. Before repairing a missing brick, be sure to chip away … Read more