BRICK STEPS REPAIR (Part 11) Mike Haduck

I work repairing a set of brick steps, All my videos are my ways and ideas, I always suggest anyone doing any type of work to consult professional help
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[@andyh7537]

"Don't make a big deal out of it, just make everything work".. .That is an excellent piece of wisdom. Thanks, Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Andy, Mike

[@plumberguy1689]

Mike, I've been in the trades for 25 years and addicted to learning about all aspects of construction. I learn something new every time I watch your new video's. Please keep up the good work Sir! Merry Christmas!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Plumber Guy, Merry Christmas, Mike

[@thomasheller1526]

I’ve never been in the trade, I’m fascinated. I’ve been able to make some repairs around my property because of these videos!

[@bobdavis9666]

Mike I am not a mason or a contractor, just a retired guy who appreciates seeing your work. I love listening to your simple logic and tips. Thanks for making the Videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bob, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@lendavidhart9710]

Wow Mike, an excellent blend of instruction, history, and humor, and the word of God!, it never returns unto Him void.....
Thanks for sharing

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Len, happy new year, Mike

[@Brian-Burke]

"Things were better when they were worse." Ain't that the truth. Merry Christmas, Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, Merry Christmas also, Mike

[@simonmcnicholas]

I learn a lot from you mike, you’re a true professional

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dave, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@spartus56996]

I think that job required a very high skill level, you make it look easy, but it was more complicated than you let on. Perfect as usual.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Robert, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@markthomas5139]

I love your videos Mike. Been watching them 5 years plus now. I’m a kitchen /bathroom fitter and when I apply some of your techniques it’s helped me out great.
I also use your story board for tiling. When I’m coming across a doorway and I need the tile to follow the same pattern on the other side I mark the layout on a peace of timber line it up and mark the other side where my tile will land. My employee loves it and always uses it to see where they land.
Sometimes if you measured you can be wrong but the story pole is all ways right.
A big thumbs up to you Mike 👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Mark, I appreciate that, Mike

[@T.E.P..]

Always a delight to catch your vids ... thanks for all the education and making these videos for us. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thor, Merry Christmas also, Mike

[@ThoneJones]

Things were better when they were worse. Definitely true when it comes to building materials.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Anthony, very true, Mike

[@cpoul]

It's a pleasure watching you work.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Vintage, Mike

[@trttoday7440]

enjoy your Holiday for you and yours ,eat drink and make merryment Mike and thanks for rockn great masonry ... 🙏

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks TRT, Merry Christmas and happy new year, Mike

[@masuttta]

Much respect from India.
And I am sure you have your admirers world wide.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jashan, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@dazuk1969]

That looked amazing Mike and I always learn something new from your vids....thanks.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Darren, Mike

[@spenmac]

'whats your third question', man that was so fast, the humour was 🔥 in this video 😏

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Spen, lol, Mike

[@paulsimkins3895]

Another great job mike your a heck of a craftsman and a great teacher

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, I appreciate hearing that. Mike

[@clintprice2123]

Food for thought? Mike I was just driving down the road listening to this video and heard you say that, now I’m in line at a Wendy’s drive through. See what you started? 😉
Have a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Clint, Merry Christmas and happy New year also, ,Mike

[@henryniles1]

Love your video's Mike, not afraid of cement work anymore!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Henry, I appreciate hearing that, Mike

[@traciecarrier8891]

Excellent job Mike! Truly a lost art. Thanks for the videos and teaching ❤

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tracie, Mike

[@derekmacieski3992]

That is something to be proud of, it is just beautiful.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Derek, Mike

[@jimcramer9656]

Brick step videos are the best! “Left her at home” 😂

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jim, lol, Mike

[@explorationuk6737]

Love it Mike buddy another classic 👌 merry crimbo and all the best ..
Peace n love from Cumbria UK 🇬🇧 ❤

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks magic, merry Christmas also, Mike

[@UNRELATIVE]

Great work, Mike. You're a real master!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks for the kind words, Mike

[@hatzlmike1]

Symphony Mike. Thankful. Merry Christmas.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Matzi, Merry Christmas, Mike

[@BillLowenburg]

Mike, you made a tricky job look easy. At least it would be tricky for a beginner, that's for sure. It goes to show how years and years of experience polish someone's skills - thanks as always for passing them along. I'm curious whether brick work came easily to you or if it took a long time to learn the skills? It looks to me as if in brick work it would be hard to "hide your sins," as you say in other videos, especially on the topic of stucco (combat finish, etc). I'd like to see a video where you talk about when, where, and how you learned masonry. Honest Mike might have some interesting things to add. Keep up the great work and happy holidays.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bill, yea I'm thinking of making a video like that, I appreciate it, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Mike

[@Eman85515]

Thank you Mike 🌺🌺🌺

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Eman, Merry Christmas, Mike

[@gibsonbuilds4841]

Great job. Yes very good point about letting the homeowner pick out. I've learned over the years...to make recommendations only. Let them have the final say! Great job on the complicated steps.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gibson, I agree, let saves a lot of aggravation, lol, Mike

[@1956vern]

Always a pleasure to see a good mason refurbishing a old job perfectly!
Thank you Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Average girl, I appreciate it, Mike

[@willnicholson7169]

Beautiful work! I really like the combo of contrasting colours, textures and material. I’m also colourblind and understand your struggles!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Will, Merry Christmas, Mike

[@willnicholson7169]

@@MikeHaduck Thanks Mike! All the best of the season to you and yours! I look forward to 2022’s masonry content!

[@julietphillips1991]

You always make so much sense and kinda funny too! Merry Christmas to you and your family Mike and all the best for the New Year!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Juliet, Merry Christmas and happy new year too, Mike

[@jacktownsend8260]

Thanks for sharing Mike - always watching - Merry Christmas

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jack, Merry Christmas, Mike

[@deanjones7220]

Merry Christmas Mike, thank you so much for the amazing videos. I always look forward to Wednesdays because I know that a new video is coming out. May God bless you in the upcoming year.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dean, God bless and Merry Christmas, Mike

[@nugerocks1]

Awesome work again Mr. Haduck! Merry Christmas 🎁

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Chris, Merry Christmas, Mike

[@T.E.P.]

Also the rundown you do at the end of your vids is one of the many things I enjoy about your channel

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thor, I appreciate it, Merry Christmas, Mike

[@tomdale1313]

Mike, up to this video i felt you at best had some skills, but no longer ...this showcase what a "Mason" can do...txs for showing me the skill level you got in your tool bag

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tom, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@frankingrassia8376]

Have a wonderful Christmas Mike, as always a great video.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Frank, Merry Christmas and Happy New year , Mike

[@guillermojacques6671]

Another good looking job Mike. Merry Christmas.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Guillermo,,,Merry Christmas, Mike

[@rick7972]

Mike is the most LIKABLE guy you’ll ever meet! Wishing you and your family a very HEALTHY and prosperous 2022!
👍👍🥇

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rick, Merry Christmas, Mike

[@paulsautocm]

Love it, thanks for spreading your craft. You're a scholar and a gentlemen.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Paul, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@bruceyoung7391]

Great video as always Mike! thank you sir.....God Bless and best wishes! i hope you have a very Merry Christmas

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bruce, God bless and Merry Christmas, Mike

[@Richard-qs8dn]

Merry Christmas Sir.
Richard
Trondheim, Norway.

[@MikeHaduck]

Merry Christmas Richard, nice to hear from Norway, Mike

[@traciecarrier8891]

Oh, Merry Christmas Mike!🌲

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tracie, Merry Christmas and happy new year, Mike

[@tylerh8230]

Merry Christmas Mike. Good video as always.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tyler, Merry Christmas, Mike

[@Kushert]

Thank you and Merry Christmas Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks T, Merry Christmas, Mike

[@terriealexander2344]

merry christmas and thanks for your sharing .

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks terrie, Merry Christmas, Mike

[@lmilne4859]

Super match in Mike merry Christmas.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks L, Merry Christmas, Mike

[@frankflanagan4360]

Merry Christmas! Your pattern lesson for stairs has saved me many times , I can't thank you enough...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Frank, I appreciate hearing that, Merry Christmas, Mike

[@anthonygiardino4245]

Nice mike! Been waiting to see that video

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Anthony, Mike

[@roccoconte2960]

Nice video Mike, keep um comming merry Christmas to you and family.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rocco, Merry Christmas, Mike

[@ebw_servant_of_GOD]

Hey Mike....Merry Christmas.. God Bless... Ernie

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ernie, God bless and Merry Christmas, Mike

[@rom14141]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise, you're the man. God Bless

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Brian, God Bless also, Mike

[@gypsydildopunks7083]

You always get a thumbs up from me, buddy

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Gypsy, I appreciate it, Mike

[@joshualymer6568]

That looks amazing

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Joshua, Mike

[@peterfitzgerald2208]

Always look forward to your videos Mike. Have a merry Christmas and great New years!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Peter, Merry Christmas and happy new year, Mike

[@juanmena1935]

Good job mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Juan, Mike

[@toddavis8603]

LAY IT OUT DRY! Mike: What is your target thickness on your mortar, for steps like these? Blessed, peacefilled, prosperous 2022, from Brooklyn carpenter.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Tod, well in this case I had to follow the old pattern so I had to make some a little tighter and some a little bigger to match, whatever works, happy new year. thanks Mike

[@suep4530]

that looked great!! I bet you're good at puzzles ;-) Putting all that together reminds me of a puzzle.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sue, Mike

[@evanking6329]

Things were better when they were worse…… priceless…. 👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Evan, Mike

[@Traderjoe]

I often see buildings under construction or reconstruction and when they are adding to an existing old building, I will see a long dumpster that they order and it gets filled with hundred year old bricks from the old building and I notice that they are often surprisingly clean and free of cement. I hope they don’t just dump them somewhere

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Joe, yep they do sometimes I grab a few, thanks Mike

[@edwardbella3871]

Merry Christmas Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Edward, Merry Christmas, Mike

[@JW-nn3mi]

Great videos

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks JW, Mike

[@readtheinstructions1407]

Good Job!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@GPDarius]

Thank you, Mike! Looks so beautiful. I resurfaced my concrete steps and used quickrete patch/repair. It looked really nice till the water sat on the stairs and I even put a sealer on. All the new cement is gone. It’s like I never did it. I waited about 30 days before I sealed it. Any idea why this happened? Thanks for all these videos, Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Marni,, I never used the patch repair, maybe you didn't have the surface wet before you applied it, and I am not a fan of sealers in case you want to go over it again. I know a good masonry paint seals better, but sometimes it's a yearly thing to go over it in the spring, patches are patches, I hope it helps, mike

[@GPDarius]

@@MikeHaduck Thank Mike, I’ll try again in spring. I never knew masonry could be so much fun! Merry Christmas, Mike!

[@zacklamprey4784]

Awesome job mike. Merry Xmas to you

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Zack, Merry Christmas and happy new year, Mike

[@lwoodt1]

That looks beautiful Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Lou, Mike

[@marshallmazzarelli8797]

MERRY CHRISTMAS MIKE

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Marshall, Merry Christmas, Mike

[@bellegreycats490]

Exceptional work once again! Mike, what type of brick are you using there? Clay or concrete and why. You are such an inspiration to me. I cannot thank you enough for sharing your videos. Bless those hands and knees!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks for the kind words Belle, I don't know what exactly he bought but I would say fired clay,? Thanks, Mike

[@bellegreycats490]

The old brick vs new brick demonstration. “See that, things are better when they were worst” that 1960 brick will last a hundred years. Really made me smile! Excellent job it matches the house as perfect as can be expected. 💯

[@krowraven7]

another theraputic video from Mike H Thank you mike!..could u talk about how they poured and built the old concrete buildings in a city..how did they make the forms and how did they do the ornamentals and design..1880's 1900's ..I go to google earth and look down into new york city and get really excited at the old cement buildings..I'm a carpenter.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dave, maybe someday, bridges are interesting also, Mike

[@krowraven7]

@@MikeHaduck yea why not..I cant fathom how they made those buildings..so cool never mind a giant bridge like the brooklyn bridger for example

[@darrenharlow3016]

merry christmas and happy new year mike

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Darren, Merry Christmas and happy new year, also, Mike

[@sluggobrumm3967]

Very informative as always Mike, have you ever done floating outdoor stairs? Thanx.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Sluggo, I laid them on a floating slab so they are movable, if that's it, thanks Mike

[@rbrazz]

"Things were better when they were worse" -M.H. School of Hard Knocks

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks R, Mike

[@KirkWagner147]

Hi mike thanks for you videos. I bought some land in Tennessee. Planning on building a stone house. Could you do a video on the best way to do a wall assembly ? I’m thinking about doing 2 foot thick solid stone walls but if there’s a better way I would be happy to know. We have a lot of limestone out here so that way going to be my go to. Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi kirk, I would say just like my video on conwy castle and I did one called " Early American stone work, " but I don't know with all the new codes if they will let you build like that, they will probly require plans from a architect or engineer, I would check around, thanks Mike

[@KirkWagner147]

@@MikeHaduck thanks mike for replying. Rural tn they don’t have any restrictions. So I can build however I like! I’ll check out your video. Thank you

[@KirkWagner147]

I see you are using a 1 Portland to 2 sand mix there. Would that be too hard for limestone or would that work just fine ? I saw your other videos about not worrying about using lime putty and how using Portland is a lot stronger. But I know you can’t use mortar that’s harder than the stone itself

[@paulstewart2390]

Luv your videos I noticed you only added mud to the corner of the bricks ends not all the way I believe in the place I see u do it away across did you do that way to keep A little bit of a pitch and filled it in after thanks for add and hope you and your a happy Christmas

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Paul, Merry Christmas, yep the mud I put was only where I thought I needed it, Mike

[@dennisohara6105]

Your the best

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Dennis, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@stratmister009]

perfect

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks strat, I appreciate the kind words, Mike

[@sunnysharma1701]

how do you fix a set of stairs where only the brick faces are falling apart? would a wire mesh and stucco work? The stucco alone seems to just fall apart after a season. Can we get 'vote for honest mike, I steal less' t shirts?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Sunny, check out my video " brick steps repair ( part 2) Mike haduck. I think I will eventually get to get those tee shirts, lol, mike

[@shootshaun]

Hey mike, I have a question. If you pause the video at 3:38 you can see an above view of the bricks. When you put the cement on the sides of the brick, you only put it on the outside of the brick and not on the whole thickness, why is that? Cheers!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi shoots, sometimes if it's too thick it moves the other brick around, it usually squeezes into place, it's a feel thing, if that makes sense, thanks Mike

[@PJBonoVox]

Hey Mike. Can I hire you for a week to follow me round on DIY jobs reminding me "it ain't no big deal" and "just get it done"?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Phil, lol, I need someone to remind me sometimes, lol, Mike

[@kylelaird5539]

I like all the one liners in this video.. these jokes aren't recorded to history as they should be

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Kyle, lol, Mike

[@AA-cc4gs]

Mike, do you wash down with acid afterwards? If so which brand do you prefer

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi AA93, I rarely use it but some bigger jobs you don't have a choice, I have couple videos out called cleaning with acid, Mike haduck

[@rickjohnson1632]

👍👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rick, Mike

[@reallyjonez2610]

Mike, do you come to Pittsburgh?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Jonez, I don't, but thanks for asking, Mike

[@IntegraDIY]

6:16 I loved that, that’s where she belongs.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@hatzlmike1]

Honesty Mike logic, $400 per hour.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Matzi, I never met a rich mason, still driving my 89 chevy but happy, lol, Mike

[@thomasheller1526]

Have to say, this job seems like a big deal…

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Thomas, Mike