Question: There is an area in our garage that is leaking water. The water is coming from the brick wall and causes a small amount of flooding when there’s heavy rain. What can we do to stop the ...

A reader recently emailed me, seeking advice on whether to take on a do-it-yourself repair of the mortar around her brick masonry. She regularly performs hands-on maintenance around her home, she said ...

It's not easy to blame people who believe that a strong brick wall can forever stand the test of time. These walls, after all, are made of materials that are not easily destroyed, unless dealt with an ...