Your Questions About Thin Bricks

Joseph asks…South Yarra Bricks. What is their history?We have many recycled elements in our house - the bricks are one of them. We were informed that they were handmade & used to be in a factory in Brunswick area. They are solid red, with black elements, slightly thinner than a standard brick & look handmade. They have 'South Yarra' stamped into them. They seem old and I'd like to know more - does anyone know a resource or the history of the South Yarra Brickworks??Mr. Thin Brick

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Your Questions About Interior Brick Wall

William asks…Can the smell of smoke be removed from an interior brick wall?We recently had a fire in our home. There is an interior brick wall in between our t.v. room and our garage. The furniture and electronics in the t.v. room were smoke damaged to the point of replacement. The garage wall is being removed so that the insulation can be removed because of smoke damage.
Our concern is that because brick is porous, the odors will not be able to be removed and that the wall should be

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Your Questions About Painted Brick Wall Ideas

Lizzie asks…Alternatives to Blu-Tack, for poster on painted cement block wall?I have a wall which is white-painted 'breeze blocks' (AKA cinder blocks, I think?) with no plaster or anything. I'm looking for a way to attach e.g. a poster to it, so that it can be removed at a later date, without leaving any permanent stains or damaging the wall.

I don't have the option of changing the wall in some way, as it doesn't belong to me . I've heard that on brick, Blu-Tack is a big mistake, as it's

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Your Questions About Brick Fiesta

David asks…fiesta petrol p reg jerking on acceleration for mike mechanic?this is more info for mike , the car is starting to jerk on acceleration - i am bricking it because i am skint and am stuffed without a car.Mr. Thin Brick answers:Will email you shortly
cheers
MikeBetty asks…Can a car bumper be painted with ordinary paint?My Mum has a little white Ford fiesta which she brushed against a brick wall. A friend of hers said she could paint over it with ordinary household paint but should

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Your Questions About Brick Bbq Ideas

Betty asks…I want to build a brick BBQ and ideas on how? plans would be appriciated thank you?Mr. Thin Brick answers:Here are a couple of sites that give free plans online for building your own BBQ pit:
http://members.aol.com/stevef88/bbq.htm

http://www.backyardspaces.com/barbeque.html

http://bbq.netrelief.com/pits/brickpit/pit2/build_your_own_brick_bbq_pit.shtml


Happy Yardening!Donald asks…BBQ pit/smoker combo brick?Does anyone know a few good web-sites where we can get ideas on how

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Your Questions About Get Spray Paint Off Brick

Linda asks…What is the best way to get spray paint off a brick building?It is old style red brick. I would like to keep the old style look.Mr. Thin Brick answers:Sand blastingKen asks…what removes spray paint off bricks and the porch?i spray painted something and i need to get it off the steps abd porch. i need something fast please!Mr. Thin Brick answers:Http://www.paintremoval.com/Lisa asks…how do you get spray paint off a brick wall?Mr. Thin Brick answers:To bad ya dint catch the

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Your Questions About Brick Siding For Houses

Joseph asks…Does anyone know Where you can purchase replacement asbestos siding?I own a 100 yr old house and in the 50's the owner at the time put up asbestos siding. I would like to keep the siding,..I like the way it look. I have researched all about it and it is safe as long as none are broken. Also my house is insured as a brick house because the siding is "fire-proof". Anyway, I have a few I need to replace, and we are also removing a window and need replacement pieces of siding to put

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Your Questions About Abercrombieandfitch.com

Nancy asks…HELP me!!!?i need soooo much help with my outfit for the first day of school. i need a shirt from abercrombieandfitch.com


anything will be helpful but please include a linkMr. Thin Brick answers:Http://www.abercrombie.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10901_361173_-1_12274_12203
in burgendy,
http://www.abercrombie.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10901_359802_-1_12282_12203
in

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Your Questions About Fake Brick Siding

Steven asks…What do you think of my story so far..?It needs further editing, but I would like to know what you think about it in general.


This was one of the last time I would see Macy for a while and Trevor was hitting on me. Trevor, Macy's boyfriend, was telling me how good my legs looked in my black miniskirt.
"Bite me," I told him when he placed his hand on my leg. Thank goodness Macy was on the dancefloor dancing with Darcy.
"I think I will take you up on that offer, Beth," he said,

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Your Questions About American Brick Company

Sharon asks…Why am I not being hired?I am currently looking for a job, I am a Sicilian-American, who speaks multiple languages (including Spanish, and Italian) so why am I not being hired? Is it because I seem like someone who is too over-qualified? Here is my Resume



EXPERIENCED RETAIL CLERK

-Retail sales clerk with excellent customer service skills and accurate cash-handling accuracy.
- Five years of retail sales while attending school.
- Excellent interpersonal skills as evidenced by

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Your Questions About What Color Siding Goes With Red Brick

George asks…trying to figure out some colors for my kitchen and sunroom?i have a brick wall showing on the side of my wall. living room has brick red colors to bring out my brick wall. i was thinking about painting my kitchen and open sunroom like a pretty light green but i don't want it to look like christmas all the time...any other colors that may go with my brick wall and red curtains ...need some ideas for the kitchen and sunroom....other then orange and green what do yal think!
i forgot

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Your Questions About Interior Brick Wall Panels

Maria asks…Ideas for a room entirely made of exposed brick?Hi!

Well, I'm relocating overseas and my family found a charming home with tons of character that fits our criteria perfectly. However, the secondary bedrooms have one...unique...quality to them---they're entirely exposed brick.

The room that I've picked out has slightly higher/vaulted ceilings (not too big, just slightly vaulted). The walls are ALL exposed brick, and there's a pair of sliding glass doors of the east wall (access to

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Your Questions About Brick Siding Ideas

Mark asks…Is it alright to caulk the gap where the brick hits wood siding around my home.?I would sure like to do this. Wasp get up in there and it seems like it would be a good idea but it looks like it has never been cailked and I could see it being becouse you could trap wetness up there and do more damage than good. Should I do it? Is there any benifit to doing other than keeping the wasp out? What type of caulk should I use? Thanks! I really need help with this.Mr. Thin Brick

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Your Questions About Abercrombie Coupons

Sandra asks…Is there such a thing as discount coupons for Abercrombie & Fitch?If so, where/how can I get them? Thanks!Mr. Thin Brick answers:Nope.Michael asks…Is hollister and abercrombie passing out 20% off coupons when you make a purchase at there stores?Because right now i have a 25% off card that i got last month when i bought a jean at hollister. And also when is the new hollister floor set coming in?Mr. Thin Brick answers:Yeah, they are. And the new floor set comes in July

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Your Questions About Fake Bricks Stone

David asks…Rate my pokemon 5th gen competitive team?Mienshao (Cynthia)
Life Orb
Jolly
Regenerator
252 Attack/ 252 Speed/ 4 Defense
U-Turn
Fake Out
Retaliate
Brick Break

Gigalith (Crystal)
Ring Target/ Red Card
Sturdy
Impish
252 Defense/ 120 Special Defense/ 136 Attack
Stealth Rock
Earthquake
Explosion
Iron Defense

Sharpedo (Rawr)
Choice Band
Jolly
Speed Boost
252 Speed/ 252 Attack/ 4 Defense
Aqua Jet
Return
Crunch
Earthquake

Roserade (Poison Ivy)
Choice Specs
Timid
Natural Cure
252

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Your Questions About How Much Does A Brick Cost Uk

Laura asks…How much do you think that I could get for allowing a lodger to move in? Derby, UK?Hi,

I am splitting up with my partner. So, seen as I'm keeping the house as I pay the rent bill.. So in order to make the most of the spare room we have and relieve some of the financial pressure, I'm planning to try to find a lodger/ house mate.

Because it is rented I am obviously going to get the landlady's permission. If she was happy with it I am not sure what it would be worth for the

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Your Questions About Fake Brick

Betty asks…I have an old brick farm house that was covered with a grey facade of brick. Can I remove it?Can I remove it with out damaging the real brick? The grey brick is only about 3/4 inch thick. It looks like it was just stuck on, no wire mess etc. Has anyone else done this? I see this grey fake brick on houses in my area (eastern Pa) ThanksMr. Thin Brick answers:Sounds like the grey brick is just a veneer brick. It should just "peel" off with hammer and flat chisel. That does

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Your Questions About Best Way To Remove Paint From Brick

Paul asks…What is the best way to remove paint from brick?The jokers who owned our home previously pained the brick on the sides of the home. It looks bad and we really want to remove the paint, especially since we want to put a brick addition on the home. What is the best way to remove the paint without damaging the brick underneath.Mr. Thin Brick answers:Grit blasting. You have to be careful about which type of abrasive is used (actual sand is too granular and will take off the finish of

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Your Questions About How To Make A Yellow Brick Road

Richard asks…I am applying to pharmacy school this fall. Could you let me know what you think of my personal statement?my essay should address:
-why i selected pharmacy as a career and how the dr. of pharmacy degree relates to my immediate and long term goals
-describe how my personal, educational, and professional background will help me achieve my goals

Like Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, my choice to pursue pharmacy was not laid out so colorfully before me. From the age of five, I was so

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Your Questions About Buy Thin Brick

Betty asks…do i have to replace or can i fix it?on my wood fireplace their is the back wall thats made of i dont know what but looks like brick but to thin to be so is their a way to fix the crack or do i have to buy a whole insert?Mr. Thin Brick answers:If this is a factory made fire brick panel, probably not...can't say for sure without seeing it, however, if it is brick, you can chisel out the broken bricks & set new fire bricks.

Here's a recipe for refractory mortar, just in

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Your Questions About Frys

Donald asks…What should i buy to save the platy frys?I have 2 guppy, 2 mollies and 1 pregnant platy and 3 other platies in a 10 gallon tank. What should i buy to keep the platy frys in the tank or should i just buy another tank, but what size?Mr. Thin Brick answers:For now, add one nice-sized bunch of hornwort, the largest you can get at your petshop. It is fine leaved so it will have lots of hiding spots for the babies. It needs to float or be lightly weighted down as it does not form roots

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Your Questions About Brick Siding Combinations

Maria asks…best color and material combo for exterior new home?just building a new home but dont have that designer eye for awsome colors and texture combinations. i love the cape cod siding and prefer some of the richer colors but for some reason love yellow too. i need to do stone on the front somewhere to accent as per the rules of the subdivision. i have seen a light grey siding with a light grey brick and it has no contrast....almost cant even notice the stoework/brick. i have also seen

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Your Questions About Brick Panels For Fireplace

James asks…What do I need to install a flat panel TV above my fireplace?The screws for the mount will have to go through brick. Is there a special way to go about it? Do I need a specific type of screws or bolts for this?Mr. Thin Brick answers:There is many ways to attach the mounts to the bricks without drilling through the bricks...just go to your local hardware store and they should be able to show you the different ways to mount your TV mounts to the bricks...most of these are expandable

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Your Questions About Thin Brick Wall

Sandra asks…Would a Brick Wall Block Neighbor's Car Noises?I live next door to a family that repairs a lot of cars in their driveway/backyard. There's a lot of engine noise, power tools, etc. and our house apparently has thin walls. Would building a brick or masonry wall between the properties block much of this noise? Are there any restrictions on how close a wall can be to the house? The houses are very close together. Thanks in advance!Mr. Thin Brick answers:Not really, as the only

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Your Questions About Yellow Brick House Trim Colors

Robert asks…WHAT COLORS SHOULD I USE FOR MY NEW HOUSE?I bought an older house that has pine trim.. everywhere!!! It's ok, but I don't know what colors to use to contrast it. Right now it has yellow, which looks dumpy. All the rooms have a split in the middle of the wall, where you could do one color on bottom and one on top. Knotty Pine I believe it's called. The color is your run of the mill brown. Kitchen has granite tops w/ brown, black, white specks. Living room has a brick fireplace and

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Your Questions About How Much Does Brick Cost Installed

Joseph asks…How much does it cost to have a 2500 sq ft house built but not finished?Essentially I want to do the plumbing fixtures, electrical fixtures, painting, trim work, sheetrock, install floors etc myself. The question is, how much would it cost to have the house framed, roofed, plumbing and electrical roughed in, a/c installed and the exterior bricked. The house would be 2000 sq ft.
House to be built in South Alabama.
I am seeking per square foot average cost without being finished

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Your Questions About Red Brick House With Siding

Betty asks…i have a red brick house with white windows and white door and am getting siding and need to know what color t?I have a red brick house with white windows and white door and am getting siding and need to know what color to paint my siding and would like to piant me shutters.Mr. Thin Brick answers:I'd stick with a neutral color for the siding (beige, tan or grey) but go something bolder with shutters and door (yellow, red or green). I've got a golden/yellow door myself and it really

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Your Questions About Abercrombie

Joseph asks…How much to price Abercrombie clothes at a garage sale?My development is having a garage/yard sale and iwanted to sell my used abercrombie clothes. I know a lot of girls in4th -6th grade live in my development, and they are all into abercrombie. How much should i sell my clothes for?Mr. Thin Brick answers:Not a lot, people dont want to pay much at garage sales. I know it sucks but you wont get more than $10 max for an item.Ruth asks…Can Abercrombie price adjustments be done at a

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Your Questions About Brick Siding Repair

Sandy asks…Vinyl siding or old block, what house is worth more?I have a large 2 story home that has a block outer layer, with about a 2 inch gap then wood, then frame. The block is pretty deteriorated in several spots. We are arguing whether to repair the block/brick and paint, or tear down the block/brick outer layer and vinyl side the wooden home found inside this block layer. What is more valuable, a newly vinyl sided home or a block home? Both ways will invlove plenty of money and

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Your Questions About Indoor Brick Flooring

Laura asks…How do you clean indoor red brick floor?Mr. Thin Brick answers:My mom was a professional house keeper and she worked for a lawyer who had red brick floors. They would use i think it is called "Muriatic Acid" Not sure exactly how, but I'm sure Lowe's or whatever can help you with that. Then there is a sealer /finish that you put on and it looks wonderful. Hope this helps.Mandy asks…How do you clean indoor brick?I have brick around my gas fireplace that has become very dingy

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Your Questions About How Much Do Bricks Cost Each

George asks…How much does it cost to build a small outhouse building?I'm looking to build an outhouse building in the garden within the constraints of the regulations set out for outdoor buildings that require no planning permission. I am looking for approximated costs for each part of the build for use as comparisons. I will be doing a lot of the work myself but need help with the heavy duty stuff.

1. To lay a concrete foundation (trench type? - any advise on best type to lay?), how much

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