DEAR TIM: The brick in the front of my home has been flaking off. This is a southwest-facing wall. Can you tell me why this is happening? Is there a way to repair the brick? What can I do to stop any ...

Q:What is the best way to waterproof my chimney? The bricks tend to absorb water, and I get some leaks. A: Bricks do not usually absorb water, unless the bricks are common and old. In the old days the ...

Dear Christine: The dampness on the floor is most probably from water coming in through the brick walls. It is important to correct this because if the floors are damp, the lumber and insulation ...

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 ...

Question: The brick in the front of my home have been flaking off. This is a southwest-facing wall. Can you tell me why this is happening? Is there a way to repair the brick? What can I do to stop any ...