Brick masonry 101 covers the fundamentals of building with bricks and mortar, focusing on tools (trowel, level, line), materials (bricks, cement, sand, water), techniques (mixing mortar to peanut butter consistency, laying courses with level/line guides), and finishing (tooley joints, cleanup). Key aspects include site prep, creating a straight "lead," ensuring bricks are level and plumb, bonding with mortar, tooling joints for appearance/durability, and understanding bond patterns like stretcher or Flemish bond for structural integrity and aesthetics