Q: What do I need to know about maintaining a brick home? A: Brick has been a popular building material for centuries. It is energy efficient and relatively maintenance free, but many first-time ...

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 ...

A few weeks ago a visitor to my AsktheBuilder.com site wanted to know about brick foundations. Karen has an ambitious desire to build a small 900-square-foot house by herself. She is well aware of her ...