While a red brick exterior adds a classic and timeless look to a home, and red brick interior walls or fireplaces can bring a rustic look to a home’s interior, it’s not a look that appeals to everyone ...

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 ...

Sometimes, even despite attentive maintenance and care, brick masonry fireplaces amass a fair amount soot, mildew, and efflorescence that cumulatively dates a modern home. While a teardown of this ...

There are two distinct views about painting a brick house. One view is a newly painted brick house looks fresh, trendy and new. There is anecdotal evidence that well-done, painted brick houses, ...

How often you should paint varies based on where you live, what kind of siding you have, and more. Here are the details on how often you should paint your house.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There’s something undeniably charming about a brick home. It’s a look most of us have a soft spot in our ...

As any do-it-yourself-er knows, there can be immense satisfaction and pride in completing a home-improvement project—and the quickest, easiest way to experience those feelings of accomplishment just ...

Q: Most homes in my neighborhood have similar styles inside and out. I want a unique high-end interior design like a custom accent wall. Any advice? A: Putting a unique stamp on a home is a common ...

If classic red brick doesn’t go with your design style or your space just needs a change, why not paint over it to give it a new look? Whether you’re painting the exterior of your brick house, your ...