INDIANAPOLIS – Do you know what “repointing” bricks means? By definition, it consists of “removing a portion of the deteriorated mortar and redoing the joints with new mortar.” Doing that basically ...

Question: My ten-year-old house developed some cosmetic cracks in the mortar. I got some bids to have tuck-pointing work done and nearly gagged when I looked at the cost. I’m wondering about using a ...

Bathtub caulk is more than just a place to grow mildew. A well-placed bead of caulk keeps water from seeping behind the tub and ruining the floor and walls. If the caulk around your tub is cracked, ...

The good news is that it’s a relatively easy fix. As with cleaning grout, removing mold requires just a handful of household ...

The first common mistake happens before you even open the caulk tube. Without proper surface preparation, your new caulk will ...

I’m in a four-story brick walkup coop between 4th and 5th Avenues in Park Slope, and I’ve been charged with getting bids to repoint some of our brick, resurface the front facade, caulk cracks on the ...

DANVILLE — Caulking and repairing of steps will be done to two monuments in Danville’s popular Memorial Park along Bloom Street. The park is the venue for Memorial Day and Flag Day programs along with ...