by Devin | Jun 20, 2026 | flagstone how-to articles, other how-to articles
Devin Devine, stone mason contact devin@devineescapes.com Color matching old mortar When a contractor tells their customer that there’s no way to guarantee that the new mortar will match the old….well that’s sort of true. If you just use ready mix...
by Devin | Jan 12, 2026 | flagstone how-to articles
Devin Devine, contractor based out of Blakeslee Pennsylvania 610-301-4269 contact devin@devineescapes.com Ask Devin: Should you use loose clean gravel or crushed stone with fines? flagstone advice from someone who’s been in the trade for 29 years . I’ve...
by Devin | Dec 11, 2025 | flagstone how-to articles
Devin Devine, Stone Mason based in Blakeslee PA devin@devineescapes.com 610-301-4269 Of course I prefer to cut stone using the hammer, when I can. But if there’s a huge part of the stone to remove, then cutting with the hammer is wasteful. So you us the saw, or...
by Devin | May 7, 2023 | flagstone how-to articles
Devin Devine, hardscape artist and consultant devin@devineescapes.com Mathew, in Philadelphia writes: Hello. I really appreciate your helpful content! I’m planning on building a dry laid flagstone patio, & was wondering what your thoughts are on using a paver...
by Devin | Apr 26, 2023 | flagstone how-to articles, other how-to articles
Devin Devine, stone masonry consultant devin@devineescapes.com Here’s a funny/odd example of the sorts of masonry consultation work I do. Obviously, there’s other contractors out there who are great guys–but doing masonry consultation work, I often...
by Devin | Nov 2, 2021 | flagstone how-to articles, other how-to articles
About the AuthorDevin Devine is a professional stone mason serving Blakeslee, Pennsylvania and surrounding Pocono areas, specializing in flagstone patios, retaining walls, and custom stonework.View masonry services in Blakeslee phone consultation services DIY...
