Is whitewashing brick a good idea? “Now more than ever, people are searching for easy solutions to update and elevate the look of existing fixtures in their homes,” says Jess Chewning, assistant ...

A few weeks ago a visitor to my AsktheBuilder.com site wanted to know about brick foundations. Karen has an ambitious desire to build a small 900-square-foot house by herself. She is well aware of her ...

There's nothing like a Christmas light display over the holidays. They bring a little light and color to your home during the darkest, coldest month of the year. However, this can appear tricky if you ...

The beauty of brick being a building material with a rich color is that if you like that color, there’s no need to deal with paint, wallpaper, or other wall coverings. But if the color of the brick on ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Exposed brick is a common and often desirable design feature when it comes to industrial spaces. It can also pose a design dilemma, especially with hanging artwork. Love the look of exposed brick but ...

If you’ve ever wanted that exposed brick look, this might be the easiest way to get it. The illusion of an exposed brick wall is not as difficult as you’d imagine. First, the red plaster coating is ...