Thirty to 40 years ago Z-BRICK was considered a wonder product. It was a design element that was a common DIY project. When I was a kid I remember seeing TV commercials for it. Simple and boring plain ...

Q: I am moving into a condo with a brick fireplace. The solid wood mantel is supported by three bricks that extend out. Can the extended bricks be leveled off to allow for removal of the mantel? If so ...

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. I just read your article on pressure washing. I wonder if a more powerful washer can be used to remove old mortar from brick walls for tuckpointing. I’ve been using an air chisel to remove the old ...