Masonry Maintenance

Our masonry maintenance tips can help you keep your home cost efficient, safe & cozy.

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How to Resurface Worn Concrete

Trowel concrete resurfacer over your worn walkway, and you'll have a brand new, durable surface with uniform color. Before you get started, check out this how-to video on working with concrete.
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How To Make Common Chimney Repairs

Here are the most common issues homeowners experience with their brick chimneys, plus tips on how to repair them.
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How To Break Up and Remove Concrete

To break and remove concrete, you’ll need some key tools and hard work. Read these approaches to breaking up and disposing of concrete.
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How To Clean Brick With Acid

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough demonstrates how to clean soot and grime out of brick using acid to retain that beautiful red.
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How to Repoint a Brick Foundation

Replacing crumbling, missing mortar with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
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How To Repair a Crack in a Concrete Foundation

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to fix a crack in a home's foundation to avoid further issues.
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How To Repoint a Stone Foundation

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to repoint a stone foundation by saving a crumbling mortared-rock wall.
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How To Repair Stone Walkway Mortar

Fixing up the cracks between paving stones keeps a walkway beautiful and safe. Learn how to get the job done with expert tips.
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How to Fix Cracks in Concrete

Do you need to fix cracked concrete? Learn simple DIY techniques from This Old House's experts and know when to bring in the pros.
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A Step by Step Guide to Repairing Damaged or Cracked Stucco

In this guide, we walk you through how to patch cracked or damaged stucco to prevent further damage and restore a smooth finish.
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What to Know About Repointing Brick

Touching up like a pro means using the right mortar. Lime-based putties take longer to set but they won't break bricks.