The ever-genial Mitch Cohen, of Cohen Hardware in Philadelphia, emailed me recently, reporting that many customers were asking him how to get ice melt's white residue out of their brick pavers. I ...

The beauty of brick being a building material with a rich color is that if you like that color, there’s no need to deal with paint, wallpaper, or other wall coverings. But if the color of the brick on ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Should I seal my pavers? Yes. Sealing your pavers is the most beneficial thing you can do to ensure they last longer, ward off stains and maintain their beauty. If you choose ...

Dear Tim: My wife and I have an outdoor patio with colored precast concrete paving blocks. It doesn’t take long each year for black mold and mildew to start growing on it. We also have an issue with ...