For masonry, we have Matte, Glossy and Unfinished. In the image below, the Glossy setting is not ideal as we can see a clear reflection of the adjacent pool and concrete wall.

Dry stone masonry is an ancient technique — think Egyptian pyramids and Mayan ruins — that the Lexington-based conservancy, a nonprofit, has worked for more than 25 years to preserve and promote.

Look at anything built out of natural stone, or pavers, or concrete and the first thought that comes to mind should be the ...

Like brick chisels, masonry chisels are generally used only to score the stone; as with glass cutting, the task involves scoring first, then breaking along the score line.

The completely stone, tile and steel home was built with Winona Biesanz travertine and rust-colored stone from Kettle River, peach from Mankato, yellow from Mantorville and blue from New York.