Brick chimneys and walls can last decades, but they can become damaged by moisture and other environmental elements if not regularly maintained. Tuckpointing, which is the process of repairing mortar ...

Tuckpointing—not repointing—brick can increase its lifespan while improving its appearance. How to tell if your home needs it. What is tuckpointing? If you've ever renovated a brick or stone structure ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Q-I have a problem with water seeping through a brick wall along one side of my house and have been told that the mortar joints between the bricks need repointing. Is this a job I can do myself? What ...

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has released a publication providing guidance to help construction workers control hazardous dust during tuckpointing, a process that involves ...

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Busting the Toronto clouds at more than 50 storeys each, the twin columns of Casa II and Casa III chart the course of a new city. And while the Casa trio – Casa I, at 46 storeys, is across the street ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – There’s a potential ...