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 ...

Brick is one of the most popular exterior materials for houses. It's beautiful, and people associate it with a solid, well-made structure. But you have to be careful. Most people think a brick house ...

The Benners think their brick house dates to the 1870s. The windows have stone lintels (above) and sills (below) and there are holes in the brick near the roof that likely were for brackets that have ...

Masonry construction is one of the oldest methods of creating built structures. However, the brick wall has changed considerably since the first fired clay bricks were laid nearly 8,000 years ago. To ...

Green Brick Partners stands out as an integrated small-cap homebuilder with exceptional profitability, growth, and a healthy balance sheet compared to industry peers. GRBK trades at modest P/E ratios ...

I hear from many readers who have moved into a loft or otherwise transformed space and are puzzled by what to do with solid brick interior walls. These walls convey an aged, rustic style that can feel ...