Household Repairs Mortar joints around stones cracked or eroding. Chip out bad mortar. Blow out crumbs with vacuum cleaner. Fill with mortar made of 1 part cement and 3 parts sand. Trowel to match surrounding joints.

Stone broken, chipped. Where it is impossible or inadvisable to use concrete mortar (as in the case of a statue), dry broken surfaces thoroughly. Spread Miracle Adhesive on one and press surfaces together firmly for at least 24 hours.

Stone ornament separated from some other material. See household decorative accessories.

Stains, efflorescence on stone. See brick.

Smoke stains. See fireplace, masonry.

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December 3, 2008