Building Stone Walls

Enhance your landscape with an elegant stone wall that will stand the test of time. 

With this helpful 31-page booklet, readers will learn: 

• How to choose different types of stone
• Best practices for working with and moving stone
• Which tools to use for cutting and shaping

A materials list, step-by-step instructions, and illustrated diagrams for not one, but two different types of stone walls, are also included. With everything you need to know about preparing for, designing, and building your own stone wall, this bulletin is your complete guide to adding a beautiful new structure to your yard. 

Charles McRaven is a stonemason and blacksmith, nationally known for building and repairing dozens of stone structures and log homes. He is the author of five books including Building with Stone and Stonework, and has written extensively on historic American building techniques in articles for Country Journal, Fine Homebuilding, and several other regional magazines. His preservation work has earned him recognition as America’s leading authority on the preservation of the nation’s structural history. Charles lives in Virginia.