Don Vandervort, Head Homeboy, has written more than 30 DIY home improvement books, been a segment host on HGTV, served as MSN.com's home improvement expert and written countless magazine articles.
Brick Siding: Removing Hard Water Stains If sprinklers or garden watering has left hard water spots on your home’s brick exterior, buy an acid-based brick cleaner from a masonry dealer and follow the label directions...
Brick Siding: Repointing Mortar Most problems with brick sidings occur along the mortar joints; you’ll find that you seldom have problems with the bricks themselves...
Removing Efflorescence Stucco, brick, and other masonry surfaces may develop a white powdery substance on them known as efflorescence...
Stucco Siding: Repairing Large Holes Patching large holes in stucco is a job that homeowners adept at basic home repair skills can handle—but it may be difficult to create a patch that blends perfectly with the existing wall (unless you repaint)...