Q. I recently wrote to you and sent pictures of my brick front steps, which are an eyesore. I subsequently took a wire brush to scrub them, both dry and wet, with no measurable results. Should I now ...

We’re renovating an 1880’s carriage house in Williamsburg and we need to clean the interior walls prior to repointing. Our contractor suggested a 2-stage pressure wash, first pass with muriatic acid, ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The industrial look has got a lot to answer for. Centuries ago, ...