The Best Ways to Reuse Old Bricks in Your Yard
Photo: Joanne Dale (Shutterstock) Whether they’re leftover from a home improvement project, or you inherited them from the previous owner of your home, you may have some bricks sitting around…
When to Worry About Exposed Brick Walls
Brick is a hardy, durable building material that conveys a sense of classic design and old-school charm. At the same time, it’s super tough and requires relatively little maintenance. That…
How to Clean and Restore Your Exposed Brick Interior
Photo: Monkey Business Images (Shutterstock) Exposed brick walls can give your room a warm and rustic feel—but maintaining them can be more daunting than you might initially realize. You can…
Ordinary bricks laced with conductive fibres can store energy
By Leah Crane Bricks that can power an LEDThe D’Arcy Laboratory in Washington University in St. Louis A brick wall can also be a battery. Thanks to the red pigment…