Low, short garden walls can be built with a single wythe—that is, with only one horizontal row of bricks. But such walls are not strong. You can even push them over by hand. Double-wythe brick walls ...

A rustic fire pit will turn your backyard into a cozy gathering space after dark. Build a fire pit from natural or repurposed materials like brick, stone, pavers, or cast iron. Choose a round, square, ...