My brick house was built in 1921. The bricks are a mixture of brown, various shades of red, beige and black. I had some deteriorating mortar replaced, and the handyman smeared the mortar on the brick. What do I have to do to clean up the mess without harming the brick? I’m worried about color...
Filed under: Home Improvement, How To, Renting Shutterstock / ChameleonsEye By Michelle Hainer No AC? No problem! With these hacks, you can keep cool this summer -- and keep your electric bill down. When the temperature creeps past 90 degrees on a hot summer day, it's natural to regret the decision to rent a place without air conditioning or own a home without AC installed. But don't despair. With...
Brett J. West, a real estate agent with McEnearney Associates in Washington, writes about housing issues. Washington has been pounded with rainfall this summer, almost three times the normal amount since June 1. The rain has certainly put a damper on planned outdoor summer activities, but it has also had a big impact on real...
Filed under: Home Improvement Associated PressReplacing some of your grass with drought-tolerant landscaping and native plants is one way to save water. By Jennifer Gravely Brown grass, dead shrubs, puny gardens -- they're an eyesore for sure. But keeping your yard in pristine shape can be quite a burden, especially in the summer heat, when drought conditions are rampant. Here are seven tips to keep...