Dear James: We have a brick house and the mortar between the bricks has fallen out in spots. It looks terrible. What is the best method to repair this and how can I get new mortar to look like the old ...

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 ...

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 ...

Regarding the article “Plan to pave brick street in South Greensburg sparks debate” (Sept. 3, TribLIVE): Old-timers who knew how to work to keep our community in good shape are gone. There are people ...

Dear James: We have a brick house and the mortar between the bricks has fallen out in spots. It looks terrible. What is the best method to repair this and how can I get new mortar to look like the old ...