The Stone Art Chronicles
featuring the ongoing adventures of Devin Devine, stone mason based in Blakeslee PA with projects completed across the USAhow to split a boulder using feather and wedge
Devin Devine, Masonry contractor in Blakeslee PA610-301-4269 contact devin@devineescapes.com how to split a boulder (or slab) using feather and wedges https://www.youtube.com/shorts/g6TAqAT7TV8 step 1: drill holes For this, I am using a hammer drill. I...
grabo review, new benches and birdbaths
Devin Devine, contractor based out of Blakeslee Pennsylvania 610-301-4269 contact devin@devineescapes.com Grabo review UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2022 Having used the grabo for years now, I'd say it's great for flagstone. If I were going to build a patio larger then 200...
dry stone wall foundations | gravel or bury a course?
Devin Devine, contractor based out of Blakeslee Pennsylvania, projects competed across the USA contact devin@devineescapes.com Yes, I still offer phone consultations DIY hardscape/masonry/flagstone help rates: $138.00 for one hour $85 for a half hour Monies are...
leveling dry laid flagstones | how-to
Devin Devine, contractor based out of Blakeslee Pennsylvania, projects competed across the USA contact devin@devineescapes.com Ask Devin: leveling dry laid flagstones in stone dust/fixing loose or wobbly stones an in-depth guide Hello and welcome to another addition...
How to build a stone birdbath
Devin Devine, stone artist based out of North East Pennsylvania purchase inquiries contact devin@devineescapes.com How to build a stone birdbath Related Content: bird baths presently available for sale So at it's most simple, a bird bath is a stone with a bowl...
Ask Devin | building a flagstone patio on gravel
Devin Devine, Masonry contractor in Blakeslee PA 610-301-4269 contact devin@devineescapes.com Ask Devin, dry-laid flagstone construction overview So I've written a few how-to type articles on my blog. These posts all have comments at the bottom of the page, and some...