Wind-driven rain penetrated this recently built brick house, causing extensive damage on the interior of the bay. (Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim Carter Dear Tim: As result of Hurricane Irma, I had a ...

To replace one brick that's in the center of many others, one method is to use a hammer drill with a 3/8-inch bit. You start at the center of the brick and drill many holes next to one another until ...

Q: Some bricks have loosened on our outside steps, and we want to put them back in place. What kind of grout or concrete should we use, and how can we color it so it matches the existing stuff? A: You ...