Articles for tag: Bricks, Paint Removal, Pressure Washing, Remove Paint, Wd40

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Safely Remove Paint From Bricks

What is the best way to remove paint drips on brick? Pressure washing? Sand Blasting? Paint Remover? Liquid or Gel? Dried paint can be removed from brick exteriors, but some of the ways recommended are too harsh, and not suitable for older brick homes. The two options usually recommended are sandblasting and power-washing the bricks ...

Brick Edging Ideas for Your Landscaping Project

Edging is an excellent way to define specific areas of your yard, garden, or other landscaping project. They set a definite border between one section and the next, they visually accent the plants, paving, or lawn, and they keep unwanted weeds or other vegetation out of a specific area. While there are many options for ...

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How to Install Brick Pavers for a Patio or Walkway

Are you installing a new deck? How about a walkway? Brick pavers are certainly not new but have recently come into fashion again. With the many different patterns available it takes the common look you get from a wood deck and can turn it into a unique pattern and colors you can call your own. ...

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6 Best Exterior Paint Colors for Brick Homes

When it is time to paint, exterior paint colors reflect the character of your home. Painting exterior brick presents a challenge, simply because house brick “must” be red. Read on and find out why red is not necessarily among the best paint colors for brick homes. Exterior Paint Colors Should Complement the Neighborhood Character Do ...

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Ways to Recycle or Reuse Bricks

What do you do with a pile of bricks? If you have leftover bricks from a project or you have used bricks that came along with your home purchase, don’t toss them out. Instead, recycle, reuse or donate the bricks. Learn the value of recycling bricks and find 10 great project ideas for your leftover ...

Lego Creator Set 5864 – Product Review

I recently purchased the Lego Creator set number 5864, which is a mini helicopter set consisting of 52 Lego pieces. Although this Lego set is small, the Lego Creator sets in general offer great re-playability, and Lego Creator set 5864 is no exception. Lego Creator sets are designed to encourage creativity and come with directions ...