Robert asks… In 127 hours would it have been better for Aron to consume urine or semen for hydration and survival? I’ve just watched an 127 Hours and it triggered this question in my head. Oh, this question is open for opinions and scientific answers. Mr. Thin Brick answers: You’re not going to get very [...]

William asks… How to install plastic around windows of a brick house? We live in an old, very poorly insulated house, and it’s very drafty/cold during the winter. We’ve tried two-sided insulating tape that you put in the window sills, caulk strips that you put around the frame, etc. and none of it works. Is [...]

Thomas asks… I am looking for those self-sticking fake brick panels that were popular in the 1970s.? They were plastic, and you simply peeled off the adhesive strip on the back, and stuck them on the wall. Does anyone know where I can find them? Thanks. Mr. Thin Brick answers: Try an used renvotion place..they [...]

Linda asks… any ideas on what I can do to give my CONCRETE WALKWAY a face-lift, like acid stain it? i’m just looking for ideas, i have a concrete walkway from the street to my front door, and i’m gonna put red bricks on either side to make it look nicer, but the concrete looks [...]

Robert asks… I am putting on a fire safety demonstration for work and I am confused about the materials…? We are learning how to use fire extinguishers. The fire department said I need a turkey pan, brick, paint thinner and a lighter to create a fire. Does this sound right? Am I missing something? Why [...]

Maria asks… Does anyone know the best way to paint a red brick fireplace a taupe color? I have a hugh red brick fireplace that’s 23 years old and want to update it by painting it a lighter color to make it appear more modern. I don’t want to ruin it by doing it wrong. [...]

Paul asks… Neighbour refuses to agree to newly built wall? I have a property which at the front has a wall that extendingthe full width of the house and continues across the entire width of the neighbours property. The wall on my side is in a state of disrepair and was like this when I [...]

Daniel asks… is my writing a good???? and would you read this book? I walked home on a gloomy December day. My ugly maroon and mustard colored school uniform swaying with the wind. I looked around, I had that weird feeling you get when you think that someone is following you, I giggled nervously, it [...]

Mandy asks… Mounting TV to brick and routing low voltage cable through wall, I need some knowledge on wall design? I have a brick fireplace (that is not used) to where I will be mounting a plasma Tv well above. I have figured out where I will make my electrical drop using conduit and romex [...]