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 brick.

We tapped pros to get you the best tips for cleaning a brick fireplace and having your chimney cleaned. Klosterman also advises prepping before cleaning your fireplace. "Lay a plastic tarp or old ...

Marlan introduces us to the world of brick stackers—independent contractors who toil long hours for low pay, cleaning and stacking ... of the indigenous clay and the way in which it was ...