The first step to making your own fire pit is to dig out a dedicated space in your yard for the fire pit base. The following are the fire pit dimensions we used for this project. A 3-ft.-diameter ...

Of all the materials suitable for use in patio construction, brick stands out for its beauty and ease of installation. Depending on the sophistication of your design, it may be possible to build a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Bricks have so many uses around the home for those with the tools and DIY know-how to get the most out of them. What's more, some suppliers ...

A few weeks ago a visitor to my AsktheBuilder.com site wanted to know about brick foundations. Karen has an ambitious desire to build a small 900-square-foot house by herself. She is well aware of her ...

Portuguese researchers have found a way to incorporate leftover brewery grains into a paste used to make bricks. In particular, the high-fiber waste containing spent grains -- barley malt and maize ...