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DIY Tips for Stacked Stone Fireplace

TIPS FROM THE TRADE: ESSENTIAL DIY TIPS AND TOOLS FOR PROFESSIONAL STACKED STONE FIREPLACES The best DIY projects have three things in common: You can do them without specialized tools or heavy eq...

Natural Stone

Top 10 Natural Stone Suppliers in the United States in 2019   1. World of Stone World of Stones World of Stone is committed to quality, so it has ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18...

Stone Veneer

What is a Stone veneer Manufactured both naturally and artificially, Stone veneers are used to protect inner walls and surfaces or to replicate the natural stones. These generally are one inch t...

CMCA Members

Here's a complete list of Canadian Masonry Contractors Association members, as at the date of this posting.  Contractors A. Santin Masonry Contractor Ltd.Rob Santin1159 Clyde Ct.Kingston, Ontari...

Properties by Canada’s Top Architects and Designers

STYLE & DESIGN, JUNE 5 2018 1947 Rue des Roses, Carignan, QC    Over the years, Canadian architects and designers have crafted a wide range of attractive and architecturally si...

30 Canadian Architecture Firms Breaking New Ground

Canada 150: 30 Canadian Architecture Firms Breaking New Ground Who is shaping the next generation of iconic structures in Canada? Here are 30 Canadian architecture firms we’ve got our eye on. In...

Dave's Backyard Reno: Pool Restoration + Design/Build Red Cedar Timber Frame Cabana Bar w/ Outdoor Kitchen

By: Dave Hammond, owner/operator of www.NaturalBrickandStoneDepot.com, a ship2user Member and online distributor of Natural Stone building products.  This post is an overview of Dave's multi-year D...

7 Best Custom Home Builders / Contractors in Toronto that will Transform your Home

Shutter Boys  INTRODUCTION Renovating your home will not only add value to your home, but also makes your home more attractive, appealing, and comfortable to live in. However, you have to ch...

Showroom Video - Natural Stone Thin Veneers

We are an online store specialized in Real Natural Stone Thin Veneer (1" thickness) and Full Bed Building Stone (3" to 5" thickness).  Direct ship USA and Canada; add to cart and the site will prov...

Meet Canada’s Fastest-Growing Construction Companies: 2018 Growth 500

Complete Growth 500 Ranking »Complete Startup 50 Ranking »How to Enter »   The 31 construction firms on the 2018 Growth 500 ranking of Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies grew their re...

5 reasons why natural stone can increase your home’s value

Natural stone is a smart investment to increase your home’s value. It adds economic value to any home, a significant advantage when it comes time to sell a property. Here you have 5 reasons w...

A Growing Trend for Vancouver’s High-End Homes: Building With Natural Stone

DESIGN, DESIGNER DIALOGUE by J.H. WHITE  Everyone wants the real thing, yet many of Vancouver’s high-end homes have been faking the natural-stone look. Walkways, driveways, pillars, and other ...

Choosing Between Stone and Brick

Are you considering adding masonry to your home? Perhaps adding a veneer or a wall/fence of some kind? If so you may have struggled with the question of which material to use. In particular you may...

7 Different Types of Natural Stone For Your Home

Maria McCutchen  Natural stone is one of the best looks for the exterior of a home. It’s beautiful, luxurious, and it last for years and years. Some of the most notable homes and...

Stone House on the Prairie

Sustainable Building and LivingResources for Building Earth-Friendly, Low-Cost, High-Efficiency Home Jared & Jenn'sStone House on the Prairiea.k.a. "12 Acres and a Dog"By Jared Barnha...