Weep holes are absolutely necessary if you have a brick exterior—but you should invest in some covers for them. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has tackled a ...

Steven Asks: What should I use to fill the small holes in my brick walls? Danny Lipford: The holes you’re talking about, that you’ll find around the perimeter of a brick home, are called weep holes.

Retaining walls need a drainage system to prevent water from causing structural and soil health issues. Weep holes spaced every four feet will suffice for shorter walls, but taller walls also need a ...