A pile of old and broken bricks - Fhm/Getty Images If you've got a pile of old bricks sitting around from a past project, or maybe you've stumbled across some at a salvage yard, don't let them go to ...

For years, I’ve ruled out building with brick because of the large amount of energy consumed in the manufacturing process, and the associated environmental toll. Like concrete and other high embodied ...

A reader recently emailed me, seeking advice on whether to take on a do-it-yourself repair of the mortar around her brick masonry. She regularly performs hands-on maintenance around her home, she said ...

Brick is a classic exterior material, but it's not for everyone, and it often looks dated. With this easy DIY, you can give your brick home a more modern look.

This story has been updated to clarify the need to use fire-barrier paint to cover the Styrofoam. The buzz around downtown Detroit these days, with so many historic buildings being renovated and ...