Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Click here to subscribe today or Login. Q: How can I remove the moss from my brick walkway? A: Power washing will usually work, ...

Q: Someone sprayed paint on my brick house. I have tried several solvents and a stiff brush, but can’t remove it. Any ideas? A: The best bet is to use a special solvent designed to remove painted ...

Q: We painted our brick fireplace white. But after some use, smoke has stained the brick. What’s the best way to clean it? A: Soot is mostly carbon particles, but it often has a greasy nature that ...

Q: Is there a way to remove, or at least cover up, paint that has gotten onto bricks because of sloppy workmanship? Arlington County, Va. A: Removing paint from bricks — especially the types made for ...

Question: Two of my floors are antique brick in a nice herringbone pattern and mortared. It is a fine floor, but it gets a lot of stains. You name it, and it has been on my floor: peanut butter, jam, ...