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 ...

If properly designed and constructed, brick masonry can be highly durable and tends to demand little in the way of routine repairs. However, it is still important to conduct regular inspection of the ...

A reader’s neighbor patched this mortar but left a mess. First thing to do: Find out what material he used. (Reader photo) Q: I was told I had some holes in the 50-year-old brick under a bay window on ...

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 ...

There’s a nasty bit by the roof on our garden wall, where cement is peeling away and bricks seem to need re-pointing. Anyone have a recommendation of a good masonry person?

Calling all masons, it’s time to put all of your job experience to work for you and start earning profits in your own masonry business. Starting a business that specializes in small masonry repairs ...