Q. I recently wrote to you and sent pictures of my brick front steps, which are an eyesore. I subsequently took a wire brush to scrub them, both dry and wet, with no measurable results. Should I now ...

Question: My brick house was built in 1921. The bricks are a mixture of brown, various shades of red, beige and black. I had some deteriorating mortar replaced, and the handyman smeared the mortar on ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The industrial look has got a lot to answer for. Centuries ago, ...

Q My brick patio is covered in green slime, which is really slippery. It takes forever to clean with a brush. Is there a faster and better way? A Yes, try using a pressure washer. The one I use at ...

There seems to be a limitless number of products available to clean, strip, etch, degrease, and brighten various surfaces around the home, yard, and workshop. And while most of these sprays, powders, ...