Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Click here to subscribe today or Login. Q: How can I remove the moss from my brick walkway? A: Power washing will usually work, ...

I just purchased a “Brownstone” in Carroll Gardens that the previous owner had bricked over with a brick facade. We can see some metal pins, I think they are called “tie backs” or “tie ins” that one ...

Has anyone ever removed plaster from an interior wall in order to achieve that “exposed brick” look? Please provide pointers and tips as to how to do it correctly – we are brining some laborers to ...

Q: Is there a way to remove, or at least cover up, paint that has gotten onto bricks because of sloppy workmanship? Arlington County, Va. A: Removing paint from bricks — especially the types made for ...

Q How can paint be removed from exterior brick? My daughter and her husband bought a century home and want to restore the exterior. A Besides aesthetics, there’s a practical reason for removing paint ...