You may not know this, but I received a bachelor of science degree in geology many moons ago. I was fascinated by the topic, and it helped me build houses and buildings that would not fail.

Q. I am installing flagstone and some paving brick on top of a concrete patio. A book I read suggests mixing sand, cement and hydrated lime in different proportions to make the mortar mix. What is ...

Dear James: We have a brick house and the mortar between the bricks has fallen out in spots. It looks terrible. What is the best method to repair this and how can I get new mortar to look like the old ...

If you're confused about the differences between concrete vs. cement vs. mortar vs. asphalt, you're not alone. Let's clear up this confusion right now!

When the average homeowner talks about building materials, he or she often uses the words concrete and cement interchangeably, but they’re really not the same thing. And then there’s mortar. What in ...