How to Reset a Loose Brick: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures

Repair old masonry walls and chimneys. Read an overview on how to reset a loose brick.
From The Family Handyman
How to Reset a Loose Brick-Step 1
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1. Chip away the old mortar with a cold chisel or flat utility chisel. Hold the chisel at a low angle, work it in under the mortar and hit the chisel with short, light hammer blows. Dust out the cavity using a whisk broom and dampen it with water to improve mortar adhesion.
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