A mossy patio can look very charming. Unfortunately, it also gets slick in the rain. For the sake of your safety, you should ...

Has anyone ever removed plaster from an interior wall in order to achieve that “exposed brick” look? Please provide pointers and tips as to how to do it correctly – we are brining some laborers to ...

I just purchased a “Brownstone” in Carroll Gardens that the previous owner had bricked over with a brick facade. We can see some metal pins, I think they are called “tie backs” or “tie ins” that one ...

Q: How can I remove wood ash from fireplace brick? Gaithersburg, Md. A: From the picture you sent, it looks as if you’re dealing with ash, soot and a little charcoal — ash being the white and gray ...

Q: Is there a way to remove, or at least cover up, paint that has gotten onto bricks because of sloppy workmanship? Arlington County, Va. A: Removing paint from bricks — especially the types made for ...