Masonry Mortar Question: I'm doing an artsy birdbath out of riverstone and for the top water-holding basin I need a mortar that adheres well to stone, lasts, endures shrinking/expanding well (as it will be in contact w/ H2O even in the winter), and of course holds water well (or can be be waterproofed). [more inside]
posted by argybarple on Oct 11, 2009 - 3 answers

I got a mortar and pestle for Christmas and I am looking for cool things to do with it. So far I've considered making homemade lip balm, but there must be more really cool things that I'm not thinking of. What would you do with a mortar and pestle?
posted by schyler523 on Dec 29, 2008 - 22 answers

I have a gorgeous cast-iron mortar and pestle, that I use a lot for cooking. Unfortunately, it has some rust, especially on the bottom, probably from when it's washed and left to dry still slightly wet on its bottom. How should I: a) get rid of the present rust. b) avoid future rust. [more inside]
posted by signal on Dec 18, 2007 - 23 answers

What kind of cement/mortar should buy I at Home Depot or Lowes to fix a crack in a stone facade/wall on the front of my house? [more inside]
posted by 14580 on Oct 18, 2007 - 3 answers

My wife recently took her home-based and internet-based candle/incense/etc business into the bricks-and-mortar stage. We have a good idea on what to do for internet advertising, but need suggestions for effective local business promotion. [more inside]
posted by ShawnStruck on Aug 27, 2007 - 13 answers

The parging is flaking off my basement walls. How do I repair it? [more inside]
posted by fixedgear on Jan 21, 2007 - 1 answer

Is this ampersand some sort of mason's mark for bricks? [more inside]
posted by nekton on Nov 8, 2006 - 4 answers