Completing the rather tedious task of removing the mortar is, somewhat unfortunately, essential. If you tried to lay the lumpy-bumpy old bricks as is, you'd potentially end up with a very wonky wall.

For bricks shrouded in ivy, seek professional advice as the weed can become embedded into the brick’s textures adding a complex layer to removal. Always consider the type of bricks you’re ...

INDIANAPOLIS – Do you know what “repointing” bricks means? By definition, it consists of “removing a portion of the deteriorated mortar and redoing the joints with new mortar.” Doing ...