Today marks the start of a renovation project for an abandoned 1900s general store in rural Virginia. This episode focuses on restoring the original brick parapet walls and strengthening the ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

When the mortar between bricks starts to fail, more significant problems will begin to emerge. Water will have an easier passage into the structure of your home, leading to unwanted damp issues.