Upgrade or change the look of a a red, tan, blond, gray, or painted brick home exterior with paint. From choosing the right shade for your trim or front door to painting the brick itself, there are a ...

There’s something undeniably charming about a brick home. It’s a look most of us have a soft spot in our hearts for, whether your personal style swings more toward Colonial revival architecture or the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Up there with whether or not to paint antique furniture, the question of painting brick exteriors is one of the most controversial ...

Painting a brick building is not a new trend. For years, it’s been a way to bring older buildings “back to life” and give a downtown streetscape a new look. But the question of whether it is a good ...

Neighborhood: Ladue Architect: Richard Cummings Landscape Architect: Harriet Bakewell, Moynihan & Associates Significant Stats: Four bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms Whatever you do, don’t say it’s pink. Use ...

You face a few different issues: how to prep brick and tile so paint sticks, which paint to use and how to apply the paint evenly to such textured surfaces. There’s considerable disagreement about ...

Charleston has seen many trends overtake entire neighborhoods — from high-contrast exterior palettes and sustainable materials to geometric windows and the integration of SMART home appliances. A new ...

Brick is one of the most popular materials for architects designing with a vintage or rustic aesthetic: exposed brick walls are often touted as highly desirable for apartments, restaurants, and stores ...

One of the pleasures of walking Brooklyn’s streets is seeing the glorious brickwork in all its many hues, shapes, textures and patterns. Here, a brief history of brick in the borough of homes and ...