<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
I have some cracks in my brick house from settling, how do I fix them?
<|assistant|>
Cracks in brick can be caused by a variety of things, including settling, shifting soil, and expansion and contraction due to changes in weather. To repair cracked bricks, first carefully remove any loose mortar and debris. Then, fill the crack with a mortar that is color-matched to the original mortar, then use a trowel to carefully remove the excess mortar around the crack. Once the mortar has set, the crack should be smooth and even, and indistinguishable from the original mortar.