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 ...

From creamy white to gray-blue, these shades will instantly give your brick facade a facelift. You may have a list of home-improvement projects you've been promising to get to. Maybe you started ...

There are two distinct views about painting a brick house. One view is a newly painted brick house looks fresh, trendy and new. There is anecdotal evidence that well-done, painted brick houses, ...

While a red brick exterior adds a classic and timeless look to a home, and red brick interior walls or fireplaces can bring a rustic look to a home’s interior, it’s not a look that appeals to everyone ...

One of the simplest ways you can improve the exterior of your home is by painting. While it's more common to paint siding, even if you have a brick exterior you can apply a couple of coats of paint to ...

While many people appreciate the look of exposed red brick, others are inclined to paint brick to ensure that the material better complements the rest of a given space. “I think having brick in its ...

If classic red brick doesn’t go with your design style or your space just needs a change, why not paint over it to give it a new look? Whether you’re painting the exterior of your brick house, your ...

Paint if your home is run-down. Painting can quickly refresh tired surfaces, extending their longevity. "Painting brick can ...

Q. We recently purchased an older home with brick on the front that’s been painted white. The siding is white also, so it looks somewhat boring. I would like to “age” or “distress” the brick, but I ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...