7 DIY Masonry Projects You Might Want to Try for Yourself - Bedrock Orlando
January 8, 2021

7 DIY Masonry Projects You Might Want to Try for Yourself

These masonry projects can use decorative concrete pavers, brick, or even cinder blocks as the raw material for these simple DIY projects that will enhance your outdoor living spaces.

Fire Pits

The number of designs and patterns for fire pits is endless. You can construct them as a separate outdoor feature or as part of a coordinated outdoor living space plan. You can build them from brick, concrete pavers, or even cinder blocks. They are quick and simple projects that you can complete in a day or two.

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Brick or Paver Walkways

Brick or concrete paver walkways are simple to construct but have an endless number of patterns and designs that can be woven into them. You can use different colors, shapes, and even blend concrete pavers and brick to create unique designs.

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Fireplaces

There are many benefits to installing an outdoor fireplace. Here are some of them:

  • Increase your home value – This is a popular selling point of many homes on the market right now.
  • Provide additional space for entertaining – Used as a standalone feature or part of bigger outdoor recreational space.
  • Chase off bugs – Chase off pesky Central Florida bugs with a wood-burning fire.
  • Provides additional cooking options – Including grilling and roasting without bringing the heat indoors.

For more information on what you need to build an outdoor fireplace, check out our article: Masonry Supplies You Need to Build an Outdoor Fireplace.

Birdbaths

Enjoy watching birds frolic in your backyard by using brick or pavers leftover from a larger building project to construct a visually appealing base for a birdbath. This simple project can be built in an afternoon and provide many years of birdwatching enjoyment.

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Corner Waterfalls

A waterfall can make a dull corner area of your yard a showpiece. These can be constructed of brick, concrete pavers, or natural stone for a couple hundred dollars. This article presents how one woman built her own brick corner waterfall.

Cinder Block Planters

This is a quick, easy, and inexpensive project that will bring a unique look to your outdoor recreation/garden area. By filling the 5 3/8” hole in the cinder block with the appropriate soil, you can create an extremely durable and surprisingly good-looking planter. Check out this article for some excellent ideas on how to design and put together cinder block planters.

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Cinder Block Outdoor Benches

One good way to complement your cinder block planters is to construct a couple of cinder block benches to go along with them. The great thing about cinder block is that it can be painted or left natural and combine with some pressure-treated wood or outdoor patio furniture cushions, and you have an inexpensive yet attractive seating area in your yard. Check out this article for this and other creative ideas for using cinder block.

Bedrock Orlando is the Best Brick and Block Supplier for Central Florida

This is what makes us unique. We manufacture our own concrete block, concrete brick, decorative concrete pavers, and retaining wall segments in our state-of-the-art block manufacturing facility. We have any of the raw materials for masonry DIY projects that you will ever need. Give us a call at 407.859.1300, or fill out our handy online order request form for more information today.

Stay Safe. Stay Home.

The recent resurgence in COVID-19 cases has many people canceling their holiday travel plans. This provides you with the perfect opportunity to invest the money you would have spent on your trip to install some brick or stone home improvements. Projects such as an outdoor fire pit, garden patio, or water feature can boost your morale and add value to your property. Give us a call at 407.859.1300 to get started today.