Improve outdated brick by using these simple steps to paint the house One of the simplest ways you can improve the exterior of your home is by painting. While it's more common to paint siding, even if ...

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, ...

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 ...

After the Industrial Revolution in the US, fired red bricks became an incredibly popular building material. It remained a standard choice for home exteriors through the midcentury, but consumers then ...

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 ...

The new owner of this Dallas home almost rejected it because she didn't like the original paint color. With the help of a paint consultant, she chose new hues that turned the property into the perfect ...

Q. We recently purchased an older home with brick on the front that’s been painted white. The siding is white also, so it looks somewhat boring. I would like to “age” or “distress” the brick, but I ...

Brick homes can be beautiful and stately, but the wrong shade of brick can leave a house looking dingy or dated. Replacing brick is very expensive and while painting it is more affordable, it can take ...

The light, clean look of transitional design isn’t just about white kitchens and light neutral furnishings — it applies to a home’s exterior as well. Combine that with Mediterranean style homes ...

Brick was used to create many of the stately residences we wish we lived in, but for all those successes, there are times when the material just looks wrong. Perhaps it's the color you detest and you ...