--- product_id: 6334591 title: "The Stonebuilder's Primer: A Step-By-Step Guide for Owner-Builders" price: "€ 9.57" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/6334591-the-stonebuilders-primer-a-step-by-step-guide-for-owner store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # The Stonebuilder's Primer: A Step-By-Step Guide for Owner-Builders **Price:** € 9.57 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Stonebuilder's Primer: A Step-By-Step Guide for Owner-Builders - **How much does it cost?** € 9.57 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/6334591-the-stonebuilders-primer-a-step-by-step-guide-for-owner) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Writer Charles Long has a well-earned reputation as one of North America's self-sufficiency experts. More than 20 years ago, he and his wife, Elizabeth, fled city life and conventional employment for the country, and have flourished there ever since. Now back by popular demand Long's The Stonebuilder's Primer is a highly readable account of the couple's successful effort to build "a house that will outlast anything made of wood." Developing a compromise method of stone construction that is both simpler and truer to the stonemason's art than the popular slipform method, the Longs built an aesthetically satisfying home of stone on a limited budget and no previous construction experience. In this classic how-to book, the author describes the complete building process in clear, easy-to-follow steps and, in so doing, dispels the myth of difficulty that surrounds stone construction. Review: Satisfied! - Good Condition! Review: Good Book on a Timeless Topic - Building with stones, whether a wall or a building, is an ancient skill. This is a good overview as well as a detailed construction guide. I may not go out and build a sizeable stone wall any time soon, but the information was very interesting and filled a niche in my knowledge that was missing. Well written in a to the point but casual manner that is enjoyable to read. This book will have a permanent place in my library. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #299,968 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #30 in Masonry Home Improvement (Books) #233 in Residential Architecture #390 in Home Design & Construction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 241 Reviews | ## Images ![The Stonebuilder's Primer: A Step-By-Step Guide for Owner-Builders - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JNgjLXynL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Satisfied! *by A***. on March 22, 2026* Good Condition! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Book on a Timeless Topic *by M***0 on January 29, 2023* Building with stones, whether a wall or a building, is an ancient skill. This is a good overview as well as a detailed construction guide. I may not go out and build a sizeable stone wall any time soon, but the information was very interesting and filled a niche in my knowledge that was missing. Well written in a to the point but casual manner that is enjoyable to read. This book will have a permanent place in my library. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally a really well written book *by S***N on January 13, 2005* I rarely write a review despite the fact that I read so many books, but felt this one deserved special attention. I am looking to build a log home in Southeast Alaska and wanted to have a nice rock wall foundation and a spectacular fireplace. After reading this book I am confident that I can do most of the work myself (except the footing for the foundation) and feel confident that it will look totally professional (and be bomb proof). The book is well written, very readable, has good photos, and is probably the only book you will need to do any and all stone work. It is not a book on slip form and it is not a coffee table book - it is for building in stone. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/6334591-the-stonebuilders-primer-a-step-by-step-guide-for-owner](https://www.desertcart.at/products/6334591-the-stonebuilders-primer-a-step-by-step-guide-for-owner) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*