Q: Through the years I have spent thousands of dollars trying to keep my brick home painted. I have bought the best paint and hired professional painters, only to have the paint peel after just a few ...

After noticing some bubbled paint inside my home under a few windows, I did an inspection of the outside of my home and discovered holes in the mortar of my brick window sills. It’s obvious water is ...

Q. Over the years, I have spent thousands of dollars trying to keep my brick home painted. I have bought the best paint and hired professional painters, only to have the paint peel after just a few ...

Question: I have a 50-year-old brick home that is a bit worse for wear. A previous owner added a room with wood siding. I think painting the brick would give a more uniform look. Is this a good idea?

The high-quality paint on this brick house is peeling because there’s no vapor barrier on the inside of the brick walls. Whitewash will solve the problem forever. (Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim Carter Q ...