Dear James: I have a problem where some floors near the outside walls get damp when there is a heavy rain. The walls are brick over insulated stud walls. What, if anything, can I do to stop this ...

I exposed the bricks in my building. They came out very nice, but I have a lot of dust off the walls. Is there something that would seal the brick and reduce some of this dust.

Q: As result of Hurricane Irma, I had a leak in the ceiling in the bay area of our kitchen. It happened in the past with other intense storms. I suspect the problem could be water penetrating the ...

1.I have a wonderful mid-century home that has a brick floor in the kitchen/dining/living space. If it was ever sealed, that was years ago. Now it is so porous that it soaks up liquid, making the ...

Q. Our master bedroom was originally an outdoor carport that was enclosed. The floor of the carport is brick. These are full bricks (not pavers) and are not sealed. There was new carpet laid over that ...

Q: I just had two sets of steps built with brick risers and sides. The treads and platform are granite. Does the brick or granite need to be sealed? If so, what is a good product to use? Thanks. Note ...

Spring time is a good time to check any brick structures on your property. With all the rain and snow this winter, you want to check to see if there's any ground erosion that may cause the chimney or ...

Dear James: I have a problem where some floors near the outside walls get damp when there is a heavy rain. The walls are brick over insulated stud walls. What, if anything, can I do to stop this ...