Bricklaying

These easy-to-follow guides will give you the information you need to DIY. Find step-by-step instructions on different projects to help you out in the world of do-it-yourself.

DIY Guides

• How to lay bricks

  When you lay bricks for the first time it's a good idea to practise first with a soft mixture of sand and water which can act as mortar, or alternatively you can build a wall dry. Also don't forget you'll need a foundation strip for your wall before you actually start to build it.read article

• How to replace crumbled mortar

  If a mortar mix is old or has been applied using too little water, it may well crumble and affect the stability of the wall or place where it's been applied. Read this guide on how to fix crumbling mortar and rectify this problem. read article

• How to build a wall

  Here's how you build a wall; small or tall … .read article