Brick walkway or patio mortar joints need to be almost level with the brick tops to avoid water damage, as well as deter unwanted plant growth. Repairing the mortar joints between walkway or patio ...

Brick veneer can give your boring steps a more interesting and stylish finish, but it's necessary to take steps to ensure ...

A reader recently emailed me, seeking advice on whether to take on a do-it-yourself repair of the mortar around her brick masonry. She regularly performs hands-on maintenance around her home, she said ...

Q: When a blowing rain lashes my brick-veneer home, water streams down over the inside of my foundation in the basement. I thought brick was waterproof. What's happening? Is there a way to minimize or ...

Today marks the start of a renovation project for an abandoned 1900s general store in rural Virginia. This episode focuses on ...