Dear Tim: I have a lovely brick patio that has mortar between the brick. After pressure-washing it this past weekend, I noticed several locations where the mortar has disintegrated. Most of the mortar ...

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 ...

Concrete may be one of mankind’s worst inventions. While it’s helped us build tall, sturdy buildings, it is causing more damage to our planet than any other material on Earth, largely due to its water ...

Natchez City Cemetery launches "Fix the Bricks" campaign after historic brick walls collapse due to heavy rain, seeking community donations for urgent repairs.

Humanity’s plans to build homes on the Moon are no longer just dreams; they're becoming a scientific reality. Scientists are working to turn lunar soil into sturdy bricks, and surprisingly, tiny ...

Dozens of outdoor monuments, statues and works of art on the state capitol complex in Des Moines need an estimated half a million dollars worth of repairs. The Iowa Capitol Planning Commission has ...

Hinsdale officials are planning to repair First Street, but have yet to decide whether it will be repaired with old material or new. First is one of the few brick streets left in the village. The plan ...