Includes index.

"Installing a beautiful walkway made of pavers, creating a dramatic brick-covered wall, or even repairing foundational cracks to preserve your home--projects like these are easier than ever for DIY-ers with Masonry Complete, today's most comprehensive reference on masonry. Written for both beginner and advanced home improvers by a second-generation stonesman, this complete masonry guide delves deeply into everything, including buying the right tools, setting up safety precautions, digging a footing, pouring concrete, building a stone fireplace, repairing old masonry, and more. With Cody Macfie's step-by-step approach and you-can-do-it attitude, readers will feel empowered and confident to tackle any project, deal with challenges should they arise, and proudly net a finished product in less time than imagined"-- Provided by publisher.

"This volume is a comprehensive, authoritative, and easy-to-use reference for homeowners covering all home masonry projects from the most basic to advanced"-- Provided by publisher.

Machine generated contents note: 1 Designing with Masonry -- 2 Tools and Techniques -- 3 Materials and Methods -- 4 Preparation -- 5 Drystack Retaining Wall -- 6 Laying a Stone Patio -- 7 Laying Brick Veneer -- 8 Installing Steps -- 9 Building a Stucco Block Wall -- 10 Laying a Brick Walkway -- 11 Building a Mailbox Column -- 12 Laying a Manufactured Stone Fireplace -- 13 Firepit and Seat Wall -- 14 Maintenance and Repair.