The stone wall planter shown here is functional, beautiful and relatively easy to build. It's designed to hide an exposed concrete foundation, and provide a place to grow plants and shrubs.

ASK THE BUILDER | Whenever you build with stone outdoors, it’s wise to install a sturdy foundation or footing. If you live where the soil freezes, be sure the bottom of this footing is below the ...

The short answer is yes, you can build a small version of a dry-laid stone arch bridge. To achieve success, you must take your time and cut the stones so they fit tightly against one another.

Make sure the piers are leveled so no wedging is necessary, to make the stone bridge as stable as possible. You stone bridge will be higher than the path leading to it. Build the path up with ...

To make a typical square oven, three walls are built out of stone and the gaps are filled with clay or mud. One or several large, wide rocks are placed on top to form the roof of the oven, and all ...