There are two types of stone walls. One is freestanding and creates a fence or boundary. The other is a stone retaining wall. The method of construction is similar, but a stone retaining wall requires ...

As spring approaches, the crops are beginning to show their progress across the farm. In this update, I take a closer look at the fields and share plans for new fences and the restoration of ...

Don Hopper pivoted over the limestone slab on a makeshift raised table in front of him. Holding a round hammer in one hand and a chisel in the other, Hopper gently tapped the chisel. A flat bit of ...

Many years ago, when I was young and foolish, I decided to build an 80-foot-long terrace for fruit trees, and to edge it with a nice fieldstone retaining wall using stones I could find on my property ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

Ever heard of dry stone walling? It’s worth investigating if you’re looking for a ruggedly beautiful, green type of fence that stands the test of time. Read our interview with John Bland of Montreal’s ...

If you have ever walked in the woods anywhere in New England, you have likely stumbled into an old stone wall and wondered at their purpose and how they were built. This wonder can be satiated at one ...

James Miles Construction and Stone Work employees left to right: Mario Centeno, Doug Isaac, Jeffery Stewart, Brandon Isaac, worked Monday morning on rebuilding about 800-linear feet of the stone fence ...