I’m departing from my usual question-and-answer format this week because I was blessed to have an interesting email exchange with one of my newsletter subscribers. I want to share it with you as an ...

Start this project off right by choosing the best paint color for your home. There's no denying the transformative power of white paint. Before covering a brick fireplace or exterior with a fresh coat ...

The dark brick on this fireplace wasn’t giving the cozy vibes the homeowner was after. Credit: Joti Wall Credit: Joti Wall White paint and a new wood mantel gave this fireplace a modern look that ...

Give a dated brick fireplace a makeover to turn an eyesore into a focal point. Freshen up a tired brick fireplace with a neutral color, a bold and unexpected shade, a whitewash, German schmear, or a ...

Is whitewashing brick a good idea? “Now more than ever, people are searching for easy solutions to update and elevate the look of existing fixtures in their homes,” says Jess Chewning, assistant ...

Q: Through the years I have spent thousands of dollars trying to keep my brick home painted. I have bought the best paint and hired professional painters, only to have the paint peel after just a few ...

Q. Over the years, I have spent thousands of dollars trying to keep my brick home painted. I have bought the best paint and hired professional painters, only to have the paint peel after just a few ...

Q. I have a 50-year-old brick Cape Cod home that is a little worse for wear. Some time ago, a previous owner added a room that is covered with wood siding. I think painting the brick would give a more ...

I’m departing from my usual question-and-answer format this week because I was blessed to have an interesting email exchange with one of my newsletter subscribers. I want to share it with you as an ...