Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Samantha is an editor who covers all topics home-related including home ...

I routinely presume that people know all about efflorescence, but in fact many don’t understand it at all. I’m referring to the fluffy white deposits you might find on your concrete floors, brick ...

Q. In a recent column, someone had bird droppings problems and wanted to know if the cleaning technique (12 percent hydrogen peroxide to 1 cup of ammonia) could clean a natural bluestone patio. Your ...