Saturday, March 31, 2012

Your Questions About Brick Paneling Walls

William asks…What color should I paint my kitchen walls?I have white cabinets, a dark gray counter and a gray marble-like floor. The walls have a 'decorative' brick panel-like design on the bottom that go just over halfway up the wall. Should I paint the walls all one color or should I have two-tone?? I have black and stainless appliances and an average-sized kitchen. Any ideas??
I have a living room that is pretty much open to the kitchen and it is a harvest yellow, otherwise it is natural

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Friday, March 30, 2012

Your Questions About Brick Wall Painting Ideas

Jenny asks…I am living on my own in a one bedroom apt and I am looking for cool painting ideas.?I have a few ideas like painting it to look sort of like a brick wall or paint it to look like a chalk board on one wall then with white paint make "chalk" drawings or paint it all black and get some glow in the dark sticker stars. If you've got any fun ideas please let me know. Be creative as possible. Anything goes.... I'm a kid at heart.Mr. Thin Brick answers:Ask your landlord. I'll bet HE has

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Thursday, March 29, 2012

Your Questions About How To Change The Look Of A Brick House

Chris asks…pick which song is better?i've had ideas of songs going around in my head. i have three song that i have made in the last two days. pick which one you like the most and why.

also i just broke up with my gf so sry for the first song

Overrated:


Cing Cing that's what the casher sings as i'm paying for your over priced things and for all of your bling bling. Maybe if you didn't think you were such an beauty Queen you would see that your so mean.

(chorus) Your overrated not worth

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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Your Questions About Abercrombie Kids Vs Abercrombie Sizing

Maria asks…A&F sizing vs. Abercrombie sizing?Okay I know there are quite a few questions about sizing but all the answers are always different so I figured I'd just ask one myself. Please, if you're only guessing please let me know that it's a guess, thanks!
Okay for sweaters I'm:
size xs or small at A&F
xs at AE
small or medium at Hollister

And for shirts I'm:
small at A&F & Hollister
0-2 (or small) at AE

What size would I be at Abercrombie Kids? I live in Canada so I can't

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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Your Questions About Brick

Chris asks…Brick............................?Have u ever been "Another brick in the wall" ?


http://youtube.com/watch?v=M_bvT-DGcWwMr. Thin Brick answers:I'm sure that to many I have seemed that way. IDK.... I am not feeling enuff depth and intelligience right now to give u a well thought and creative answer... Let me reply again later after I have swalled some purple microdot... That's the only other time I think I have ever viewed that video...Mark asks…What type of brick, color of

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Monday, March 26, 2012

Thin Brick Systems Popularity Still on the Rise Announces Ambrico

Thin brick systems continue to be in high demand for both new construction projects and renovations this year, American Brick Company (Ambrico) recently announced. Ambrico has seen a steady rise in requests for the installation of thin brick systems, according to the company’s spokesman, Brian Burns. “As builders and property owners continue to look for sensible ways to save money, thin brick systems make perfect sense. Thin brick is an affordable and virtually maintenance-free way to

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Your Questions About Ez Wall

James asks…Song name???!?!??? EZ TEN POINTS!!!!!?The lyrics went something like,
"oh, when you see my picture/photo on the wall..."
and something about leave it all or leave me or something or other...it was playing today on either STAR 101.5 or 102.5...so it's pretty popular right now.
THANKS!!!!
OK so i found all the lyrics, but i looked on Google and everything and it just WON'T tell me the song name or artist!! Thanks again!!

Take my photo off the wall
If it just won't sing for

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Sunday, March 25, 2012

Your Questions About Fake Brick Flooring

Laura asks…How long to lay slate tile for small hearth and wall cover?I have 12 x 12 slate tiles, slightly uneven in thickness. I need about 15 square feet of tile on the floor to put a wood stove on, and another 40 square feet on the wall behind it, in an L shape. The tiles have to be cut around the stovepipe in the wall. There is some fake brick stuff on the wall to remove first, put down tile backer, then tiles and grout and trim edges with 1/4 round. This sounds like a smallish job to me,

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Saturday, March 24, 2012

Your Questions About 102.3

Daniel asks…What is considered a mild temperature and a high temperature in a 5 year old?My son has a temperature of 102.3 and is complaining of neck pain at the base of the back of his head. Is that considered a high temp or a mild temp?Mr. Thin Brick answers:As a nurse, working in the hospital, the Dr.'s instructed us to not even call them or give any medication unless the temperature was over 102.5 degrees orally. So it has always been 102.5 as the cut-off. But make sure you are actually

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Friday, March 23, 2012

Your Questions About 0h2p0

Steven asks…How do you know what fingers to use when reading guitar tab?And also what do you do when you get this on guitar tab
(0h2p0)
and
(2) instead of 2

ThanksMr. Thin Brick answers:Depending on which string in the tab the 0h2p0 is on, it means that you pluck the string by itself then "h"ammer down on the "2"nd fret and then "p"ull off back to an open string and pluck it.

The 2 with parenthesis I believe is harmonic, meaning you rest your finger lightly on the second fret and pluck the

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Your Questions About Covering Concrete Stairs

Linda asks…How do I build concrete stairs to be brickfaced?I just dug out the old (narrow) and falling apart brick stairs to my basement. I HAVE worked with concrete before, so I know something about building and using forms, BUT I have never made stairs before. Can anyone point me to good resources? I want have these stairs covered in brick and I'd like to pour the stairs myself, but the task seems a bit daunting. Any suggestions about measuring treads and risers, building forms, using

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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Your Questions About Abercrombie Kids Sizes Run

Sandy asks…Does Abercrombie Kids run the same as Gap Kids?I found jeans online at Abercrombie Kids, but I don't have a store near by to try them on before I buy.
I do have a Gap Kids though, so I was wondering if anyone knew if their sizes ran the same.
(from experience, not just guessing or reading the size charts)
I can fit into a 12 or 14 at Gap Kids, would those be the same at Abercrombie kids?Mr. Thin Brick answers:Hi :) I love your avatar!

I have jeans from both Gap kids and

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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Your Questions About Brick Siding For Homes

Mandy asks…Has anyone ever re siding their house with a different material, like vinyl siding to brick for example.?I'd like to purchase a home in an area where the majority of the homes were built with vinyl siding. I've loved a brick exterior and would be great to re side a house with brick.

I've heard a brick exterior may decrease your homeowner's insurance, true?

Also what are the costs to re side a home with brick?

Fortunately, the homes that I've seen does not seem to be in a

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Monday, March 19, 2012

Your Questions About Thin Bricks For Floors

Mandy asks…i went into shock today,i think i died for a min and went to hell?i was in my room earlier today and closed my eyes not becuz i was sleepy but bcuz i wanted to just think with them closed. anyways it was weird as hell bcuz it was like a witch ridn my back while i was woke. i know i was bcuz i could still hear my bra playing his music up loud. today when i closed my eyes i couldnt open them,breath,or move my body. i was in total shock. my WHOLE body was burning. i never felt this. i

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Sunday, March 18, 2012

How to Replace a Brick Mantel | eHow.com

How to Replace a Brick Mantel. Brick mantels are built to last for decades, which makes their replacement a long and laborious process. You'll need to remove ...www.ehow.com/how_12216828_replace-brick-mantel.html
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Your Questions About Abercrombie Coupons

Nancy asks…Do Abercrombie coupons work?I'm going to Abercrombie and Hollister and I know you can type in "Abercrombie coupons" or "Hollister coupons" and print those off, but I was wondering, do those really work? Will Abercrombie and Hollister accept those? I'm not sure if they are real or a scam, please help!Mr. Thin Brick answers:No, they won't accept them because those stores NEVER have coupons in the first place. They're not real.Ken asks…does abercrombie or hollister send out

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Saturday, March 17, 2012

How will I fix my brick wall? (Pic included) - DoItYourself.com ...

A few weeks ago a car doing doughnuts in the middle of the street, spun out and knocked out a few bricks on my wall. The bottom row is fine, but there.DoItYourself.com Community Forums
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Clay tiles for walls & floors veneer paving red brick

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Friday, March 16, 2012

Your Questions About How To Cap A Brick Wall

Laura asks…Now that Obama is running into a brick wall with health care will that affect his cap & trade plans?Hasn't he about used up his honeymoon period?

How may Democratic politicians are willing to throw away their careers for Obama's half baked plans?Mr. Thin Brick answers:His plan of " It has to Pass NOW" and to many every day type people had a chance to read about it or at least hear about it on talk radio.The one thing that is happening is that more of the Democrat's in office

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How do I cut an opening in a brick wall for a door?

Question by Rick W: How do I cut an opening in a brick wall for a door?
I have a two family brick building we are converting into one. I would like to cut a 40 inch wide doorway through the livingroom wall to join the two livingrooms on the first floor together.The wall is 2x4 brick on both walls,so it`s 4 inches thick.It is a two story bldg and the opening would be on the first floor.We would like to do this ourselves any help would be great.


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Answer by Lou dFirst

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Thursday, March 15, 2012

Q&A: how does one build a brick driveway?

by east_lothian_museums
Question by lodawg43: how does one build a brick driveway?
I have a brick driveway that is in need of repair. does anyone know of a good web site that walks you through the entire process from how deep to dig and what kind of gravel and sand to use and how deep each ingredient should be?


Best answer:
Answer by julie bLook in d-i-y network. That stands for DO-It-Yourself network.com or HGTV--you'll find it in several places.

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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

how does one build a brick driveway?

by cncphotos
Question by lodawg43: how does one build a brick driveway?
I have a brick driveway that is in need of repair. does anyone know of a good web site that walks you through the entire process from how deep to dig and what kind of gravel and sand to use and how deep each ingredient should be?


Best answer:
Answer by julie bLook in d-i-y network. That stands for DO-It-Yourself network.com or HGTV--you'll find it in several places.

What do you think? Answer

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how do you get rid of trumpet vine aerial rootlets on a brick wall?

Question by Niebersgal: how do you get rid of trumpet vine aerial rootlets on a brick wall?
the brick has tiny cracks and the aerial rootlets have grown into these areas in shapes of little corkscrews, they are dry, and hard to get out.


Best answer:
Answer by Rod BIt is very difficult and requires lots of "elbow grease". The only way I know is to use a wire brush and scrub. You might be able to use a cordless drill and a wire brush attachment, but don't be too aggressive, you could

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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

How hard would you have to throw a brick to shatter a windshield?

by xomiele
Question by K Z: How hard would you have to throw a brick to shatter a windshield?
my back windshield was shattered, i mean really shatter like there was no glass left hanging and the top right corner of the plastic inside by the window is broken alittle and part of my back speaker is broken, the other day and the people that did it used a brick that weighs about 30 lbs. I think the people that did it might of been in a car when they through it.... my question is can someone

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easiest way to strip paint off brick?

by ell brown
Question by chopper: easiest way to strip paint off brick?
how does a person take paint off a brick fireplace the least messy way


Best answer:
Answer by Chrisi would try paint thinner and a scrub brush

Know better? Leave your own answer in the

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Monday, March 12, 2012

easiest way to strip paint off brick?

Question by chopper: easiest way to strip paint off brick?
how does a person take paint off a brick fireplace the least messy way


Best answer:
Answer by Chrisi would try paint thinner and a scrub brush

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Sunday, March 11, 2012

VICTORIA CLASSICS INTERLINED FAUX SILK PANEL BRICK NIP

faux brick eBay auctions you should keep an eye on:


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Concrete porch - DoItYourself.com Community Forums

Hello, Once the weather warms up a bit I am going to start to tackle my front porch project. I currently have a pretty small concrete porch that I.www.doityourself.com/forum/.../467521-concrete-porch.html
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Your Questions About Abercrombie

Joseph asks…AbErCrOmBiE ?if there is stuff on clearence ( on line ) do u have to buy it online ? or can u buy it in the stores ? tyvm i am think in bout shoping w/ my friend here <3
and holister, areopostale to ! <3Mr. Thin Brick answers:I just went last Sunday (1/20) and the had a ton of stuff on sale, like sweaters for like $14 and hoodies for $18. That's pretty good compared to the $40-$50 range, which is what that stuff is reguraly priced at. They had even more stuff on clearance

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Saturday, March 10, 2012

How can I seal my brick deck?

Question by caught in the rain: How can I seal my brick deck?
We bought our house with a brand new, beautiful brick deck. Shortly after we moved in, grass and dirting started comming up from between the bricks, so I'm guessing the guy before us didn't bother putting anything between the dirt and the bricks, since he was selling the house and didn't have to deal with it. What can I do now to prevent grass and moss and dirt from taking over my deck? It's level and everything.


Best

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Friday, March 9, 2012

21+3 FREE 4x8 FLAT FACE BRICK VENEER MOLDS + SUPPLIES KIT MAKES 1000s OF BRICKS

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What is best way to attach ceramic address number plaque to exposed brick?

Question by Bev: What is best way to attach ceramic address number plaque to exposed brick?
Winters are frequently below 0 with high winds. Summer can make the brick very hot. Would mortar work in a thin layer?


Best answer:
Answer by AlfredIf you can check at a contractor's center, ask for a tube of Mono. It comes in a tube like caulk but will grip the brick, stays a little flexible and hold on for dear life. Be careful applying it, stay away from the edge of the plaque. Too much

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Thursday, March 8, 2012

There is Rust looking growth on my painted brick?

by lemonhalf
Question by : There is Rust looking growth on my painted brick?
I have white painted brick in my new apartment and towards the ceiling the bricks have a rust colored mold looking thing on the mortar areas. It comes of with mild cleaning products but I'd like to know what it is before I really clean it (or need to). There is an iron beam running through the wall so maybe its something from that but I'm worried its mold and will effect my health.


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REAL NATURAL CLAY BRICKS WALLS VENEER FACING

Most popular veneer brick eBay auctions:

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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

There is Rust looking growth on my painted brick?

by TheBusyBrain
Question by : There is Rust looking growth on my painted brick?
I have white painted brick in my new apartment and towards the ceiling the bricks have a rust colored mold looking thing on the mortar areas. It comes of with mild cleaning products but I'd like to know what it is before I really clean it (or need to). There is an iron beam running through the wall so maybe its something from that but I'm worried its mold and will effect my health.


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Ambrico EZ-Wall System and Thin Brick Stand Up to Earthquake

American Brick Company (Ambrico) recently reported that a building renovation completed last year that used the Ambrico EZ-Wall thin brick installation system with Hanson VersaThin brick stood up against an earthquake that occurred in the middle of the project. The project, a renovation of the Extended Stay America hotel in Richmond, VA, to repair an existing thin brick installation that was failing in some parts of the building, didn’t suffer any setbacks as a result of the earthquake thanks

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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

March MCAA Safety Forum

The MCAA Safety Committee will host the next open Safety Forum webinar Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 3:00 PM CDT. Delicious | Digg | Facebook | MySpace | Stumbleupon | Twitter
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Monday, March 5, 2012

How can I seal my brick deck?

Question by caught in the rain: How can I seal my brick deck?
We bought our house with a brand new, beautiful brick deck. Shortly after we moved in, grass and dirting started comming up from between the bricks, so I'm guessing the guy before us didn't bother putting anything between the dirt and the bricks, since he was selling the house and didn't have to deal with it. What can I do now to prevent grass and moss and dirt from taking over my deck? It's level and everything.


Best

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Your Questions About Bricklink

Maria asks…What is the bricklink name for this Lego?I was wondering if anybody knew where I can find the thick, hollow, flexible technic tubes, that can be seen in the Lego Rolling Ball Clock. I need the name used on Bricklink. I typed in "tube" and I didn't find anything in the 500 plus pages of results.Mr. Thin Brick answers:Hi there,

I think the item you're after is "Hose, Rigid, 3mm diameter".

It comes in various lengths. You can find the various lengths in the BrickLink Catalog here:

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Any suggestions on how to remove paint from brick?

Question by rjc: Any suggestions on how to remove paint from brick?
We recently moved to a home that has painted brick in the front.
We've used something called Smart Strip, an eco-friendly remover that's done well on most of it. We have an eastern exposure that may have had more paint applied, more sun or whatever and it's just not coming off. Perhaps the elements over the years have pitted the brick more. We've pressured washed it, reapplied it, left it on even longer and it's just not

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Sunday, March 4, 2012

Your Questions About Brick Siding

Maria asks…Any advice on repairinfg a gap in the Shift joint of the brick siding of my house.?The shift joint on the both sides of my house has widened, the previous owners had used an ahhesive caulk to fill in this joint. The gap is now to wide to use caulking.Mr. Thin Brick answers:Get some thing that is called a backer rod to push in the joint this will act as a seal and a filler then get some epoxie based grout and refill the crack.Nancy asks…What color brick matches with Certainteed

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Man Lift Mfg. Co. appoints Phil Sprio to President and CEO

Man Lift Manufacturing Co. is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Sprio to the position of President and CEO. Delicious | Digg | Facebook | MySpace | Stumbleupon | Twitter
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Friday, March 2, 2012

How can I seal my brick deck?

by cindy47452
Question by caught in the rain: How can I seal my brick deck?
We bought our house with a brand new, beautiful brick deck. Shortly after we moved in, grass and dirting started comming up from between the bricks, so I'm guessing the guy before us didn't bother putting anything between the dirt and the bricks, since he was selling the house and didn't have to deal with it. What can I do now to prevent grass and moss and dirt from taking over my deck? It's level and

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MAKE 1000s ANTIQUE VENEER BRICKS WITH THESE 60 MOLDS AND SUPPLIES FOR PENNIES EA

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Waste Management Awards Companies for Sustainable Construction

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Thursday, March 1, 2012

Q&amp;A: what colour should i paint the exterior of my red brick 1940's craftsman style home?

Question by : what colour should i paint the exterior of my red brick 1940's craftsman style home?

what color would match the red brick, for the trim


Best answer:
Answer by alicegirl71Don't paint brick! It does not weather well and has to be repainted more often. And it can take away from the value of your home by destroying the original exterior, and it can be very expensive and time consuming to remove paint from brick cleanly. Paint the trim, but leave the brick alone.

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