Q. I have planned an ambitious do-it-yourself project for the summer. I want to remove my existing wood siding and install brick veneer on my seacoast home. Brick is durable, waterproof and ...

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 ...

Remodeling an outdated fireplace with natural stone once was a hassle. For starters, it meant cutting through floor joists and building a new support system to hold up the additional weight of thick, ...

Looking to spice up a dilapidated building with a fresh new brick face? Consider these valuable recommendations from the Brick Industry Association's technical guru, Brian Trimble. 1. Make sure the ...

Most homeowners love tackling DIY projects around the house to keep things looking shipshape. Take those outdated concrete areas, for example. Sometimes a little surface patching will do the trick, ...

Masonry wasn’t my favourite homebuilding material when I got involved in building and renovation back in the mid-1980s. However, 30 years of dealing with reality has changed my mind. Brick veneer, in ...

Dear Pat: My house has siding that is in very badcondition. I would like to remove it and add brick over theexterior. I know I cannot do it myself, but is it possible for acontractor to do it? —- Jeri ...