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Stone, Stucco & Sound: A Mason’s Tour of West Haven’s Landmark Craftsmanship

Savin Rock’s Amusement-Age Concrete Legacy Once dubbed “Connecticut’s Coney Island,” Savin Rock grew from Colonel George Kelsey’s 1870s...

Donald Turcotte

May 242 min read

Mastering Masonry: My Journey with Bluestone and Essential Techniques for Every Homeowner

The Beauty in Bluestone

Robert Turcotte

May 63 min read

Masonry, Stucco & Concrete Trends for 2025: Innovations Homeowners Should Know

Self-Healing Concrete: One of the most exciting new materials is self-healing concrete. Researchers have created cement mixes that can literally repair their own cracks. Special bacteria (such as Bacillus subtilis) or microcapsules are added to the concrete.

Robert Turcotte

Apr 2514 min read