INDIANAPOLIS – Do you know what “repointing” bricks means? By definition, it consists of “removing a portion of the deteriorated mortar and redoing the joints with new mortar.” Doing that basically ...

Veteran masons say today's mortar isn't your grandfather's mix — and that matters.

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.

When the mortar between bricks starts to fail, more significant problems will begin to emerge. Water will have an easier passage into the structure of your home, leading to unwanted damp issues.

At its core, the function of a brick-and-mortar today doesn't look much different than it did fifty years ago: A customer arrives looking for a product or service, the business provides it to them, ...

If brick-and-mortar retailers want to continue to thrive and differentiate themselves from online retailers, embracing technology is the way to go. The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. No matter what changes, one principle remains the same in retail: the importance of getting customers the products they ...