They’re stately reminders of a bygone era — when houses were rock-solid, weather-proof and built to last. No wonder brick and stone houses are still around — a legacy of the 19th century when “brick ...

‘‘Is it architecture?” Frank Lloyd Wright famously asked of Philip Johnson’s Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut. Seventy-five years later there’s no question. Today this midcentury minimalist ...

The use of brick plays a very important role in the architectural history of the United Kingdom. Construction techniques that involve brick and stone have been in constant progress. In fact, brick ...

In this video, we look at 10 brick houses that have achieved a good balance of modern and old. We’ve included traditional and renovated houses as well as completely new constructions of brick houses.

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 ...

There’s something undeniably charming about a brick home. It’s a look most of us have a soft spot in our hearts for, whether your personal style swings more toward Colonial revival architecture or the ...

Weep holes are absolutely necessary if you have a brick exterior—but you should invest in some covers for them. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has tackled a ...