Tag Archives: Flagging

A Stone Fire Pit That Saves Patio Space

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Marc

Hammerhead Stoneworks offers a stone fire pit design solution for small patio spaces. This past spring I built what I call an Invisible Fire Pit. This is a design solution for a small patio area. A typical stone fire pit … Continue reading →

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Short Stack Stone Steps

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Marc

This set of stone steps replaced a worn bank that was prone to washing out in a good rain and becoming slippery and messy. And while not eh formal entrance to the house, this is the main access for the … Continue reading →

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Drain Pipe Detail

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Marc

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Rock on the Radio

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Marc

This past winter I completed a natural stone mosaic called “The Hiker” that now rests over the gravesite of John LedBetter, a beloved husband, father and Scoutmaster who passed a year ago March. In July, WNCW interviewed me about the … Continue reading →

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Walkway finished

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Marc

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Biltmore Forest Walkway

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Marc

Wednesday Morning My current project is replacing a 40 year old walkway leading to the front entrance of a house in Biltmore Forest. The existing walkway was set in sand on soft soils and had settled, shifted and recently been … Continue reading →

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Amy’s Steps Portfolio

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Marc

I just added a new portfolio page for Amy’s steps.

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Latest project

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Marc

I’ve recently started a new project in West Asheville, building a drystone patio under the deck of a new green-built home. In this image sunlight filters through the decking. I’m using a sandstone, presumably from Tennessee. I’ve switched suppliers recently … Continue reading →

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Recent patio

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Marc

I recently finished this small drystone path and patio behind an Asheville residence. The patio is square, but the perspective of the photo makes it look like a trapezoid.

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Spring 2010 Classes at the Arboretum

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Marc

The new class schedule for the North Carolina Arboretum was recently announced. I am leading three stonework classes this spring. DIY Flagstone Paths & Patios will be offered twice, on Saturday April 10th and on Friday April 16th. In the … Continue reading →

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