The Kelly Masonry Blog
Join us as we share useful information on brick work, masonry, and other home projects or repairs

Is Masonry Work Expensive?
There are many factors that affect pricing, but the three main reasons masonry work is more expensive than other home repair work are materials, labor, and expertise.

Why You Should Consider Lighting When Creating Your Outdoor Living Space
An outdoor living space such as a patio or outdoor kitchen can add a lot of value to your house and to your life. In order to get the most out of your outdoor living spaces, though, they need some key features. One of these features is lighting.

Backyard Ideas For Your Main Line, PA Home
Whether you’re planning a complete makeover or a small update, thinking about your backyard in a new way can really transform the way you interact with your outdoor space.

Professional vs. DIY Patio Installation
It might be time to incorporate a well-designed patio into your garden or backyard to create a comfortable outdoor living space for some morning coffee,

Tips on How To Maintain Your Brick Masonry
Preventive maintenance can go a long way in helping to protect your brick home from the elements, preventing costly damage and repairs down the road. To help ensure your brick home lasts for generations to come, here is an overview of the maintenance steps you should be taking.

Don’t miss the recent Redfin article we were featured in!
Kelly Masonry was recently featured in a Redfin article! Check out what we have to say about hardscaping and split-level homes.

How to Design Your Dream Patio
Deciding to create a new space for you and your family to enjoy is a big investment, but the numbers tell us it pays off. Not sure where to begin? We’ve put together a list of things we always tell our clients to consider before starting any patio project – big or small.

What Is Repointing and Does My Home Need It?
We often get calls for repointing work, but sometimes our clients video a problem they’re seeing and don’t exacting know what needs to be done. In this post, we’re going to break it down in simple terms so you can make an informed decision.

3 Ways Backyard Hardscaping Adds Value to Your Home
Backyard Hardscaping defines and shapes your outdoor space to boost its curb appeal. Find out the ways hardscaping can add value to your home’s ROI.

What is Parging and Does my Basement Need It?
If you have a basement with unfinished walls, you might be thinking about parging them. You’ve seen other homeowners do it, but you’re not quite sure why. What is parging and does your basement even need it?

Top 4 Benefits of a Retaining Wall
Retaining walls can be a showstopper. Let’s look at some of the benefits of a retaining wall installation in your backyard renovation.

How to Protect and Maintain your Paver Patio
Installing a quality paver patio is a big investment for your home. Here are 5 ways you can protect and maintain your paver patio.

Can Masonry be Done in Winter?
Thinking of scheduling a new project this season, but not sure if your required masonry work can be done in winter?

Masonry Care in Winter Months for Damage Prevention
Keeping your masonry beautiful isn’t hard, but freezing temperatures cause slow and permanent damage to even the strongest of structures.