Brick is some seriously durable stuff—clay bricks commonly endure for a century or longer, and there are plenty of examples of brick structures that are much older than that. If you have a brick home ...

Old fireplace, new stove. Interior casework. Repointing. Hidden gardens. Floor plans. An old fireplace will house a new stove. Tommy discusses using interior casework with exposed brick. The kitchen ...

Tuckpointing—not repointing—brick can increase its lifespan while improving its appearance. How to tell if your home needs it. What is tuckpointing? If you've ever renovated a brick or stone structure ...

This week, I am going to address an issue many homeowners overlook: Their brick or cinder block chimneys. Chimneys are being converted to the metal-insulated type of chimneys, rather than the old flue ...