Brick is a timeless material. Since as early as 7,000 B.C., people have been using hardened clay to construct their homes, businesses, tombs, and places of worship. However, not everyone likes the ...

After noticing some bubbled paint inside my home under a few windows, I did an inspection of the outside of my home and discovered holes in the mortar of my brick window sills. It’s obvious water is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brick exteriors deliver enduring charm and timeless elegance. As architectural design for brick homes evolves and flexes to the ...

Q. I am planning to build a new house using brick veneer walls. I like the look of old, recycled bricks. What precautions should I take to make sure the brick wall holds up and does not crack? A. Most ...

Veteran masons say today's mortar isn't your grandfather's mix — and that matters.

Masonry construction is one of the oldest methods of creating built structures. However, the brick wall has changed considerably since the first fired clay bricks were laid nearly 8,000 years ago. To ...

Q: I live in one of the small brick houses built in South Arlington during the 1930s. There are several places on our westward-facing exterior wall where the plaster on the inside wall bubbles up.