Not quite as bad as Gary's project, but I can relate. I tiled a 20x25 sunroom with Mexican tile and even though I had a knowledgeable buddy (sucker) helping me (he did the skill work, I mixed concrete and handed him tiles), it was amoung the worst experiences of my life. I swore off 'home projects' forever. I'm guessing that bricks are at least twice as bad.
chas
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