Coming across a pile of old bricks is a boon for DIYers. The possibilities for reuse are nearly endless, from creating a cute cobbled path through your cottage garden to repurposing old bricks into ...

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 ...

Dear Tim: I have a lovely brick patio that has mortar between the brick. After pressure-washing it this past weekend, I noticed several locations where the mortar has disintegrated. Most of the mortar ...

The mortar in between these bricks was repaired, but the mix failed. It can be removed and repaired. (Courtesy of Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim Carter It appears I wasted some money five years ago. I ...

DEAR TIM: It appears I wasted some money five years ago. I had my brick building repointed with new mortar, and it has deteriorated quickly. Do you have any idea what caused it to happen? The building ...

While online shopping continues to be a popular choice for consumers, physical stores can offer shoppers perks that e-commerce can’t replicate. From crafting a more personalized customer experience to ...

For years, a common refrain has been that e-commerce is the wave of the future, with most, if not all, retail activity moving toward an online-only environment. While there can be no argument that ...

How to Register and Legally Operate a Brick-and-Mortar Business Learn the steps of this crucial legal process. One of the first and most critical legal considerations of opening a brick-and-mortar is ...