Give your dated brick home a makeover with these go-to ideas from an expert. Painting Your Brick Home Painting a brick house can be a scary decision for homeowners. Even when you’re ready to ...

When your brick needs a facelift, staining or painting the surface can seem like good options. However, Mike Holmes says ...

Follow this easy DIY paint tutorial to transform an outdated brick masonry fireplace into one that will warm hands and hearts year-round.

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 m… ...

Q: I live in a brick house from the 1880s. Thirty-five years ago, it was painted for the first time. I have continued to paint it. I have always wanted to return the house to the original brick ...

Choose a water-based paint with relatively little gloss, such as matte or eggshell, if you want to make texture differences in the brick less noticeable. If ease of cleaning and good light ...

An example of what the city is hoping to avoid is what Mahall’s completed this summer in painting its entire brick building white. O’Malley said his interest in maintaining natural brick ...