When I first picked up a trowel, I didn't have a clue how to use it. The people who were supposed to be teaching me how to lay bricks were too busy with their own work, so for a few months, I ...

You may not know this, but I received a bachelor of science degree in geology many moons ago. I was fascinated by the topic, and it helped me build houses and buildings that would not fail.

Never laid a brick in your life? Here's how to get started originally appeared on Dengarden. When I first picked up a trowel, I didn't have a clue how to use it. The people who were supposed to be ...