Mix brick, rock to create an attractive, unique exterior By Tim Carter UPDATED: June 12, 2018 at 6:57 AM CDT ...

If your brick needs a glow-up, there are lots of things you can do besides painting it white. In addition to being a run-of-the-mill choice, painting brick can cause structural damage to your home ...

Paint a brick exterior and window trim white for a clean, minimalist look. Pair with zinc roofing, a gray front door, a white-and-gray awning, and a wall of climbing ivy for a timeless feel.

Having a brick exterior alone can increase your home's value by as much as 6% — but if the brick exterior is damaged, that higher home value likely won't be realized.

When you consider roofing and compatible exterior colors, it's not just matching the brick that's important. You must also consider details of your home like its architectural style, exterior ...

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(Fortunately, brick goes with a wide variety of colors.) Add attractive and practical exterior fixtures, either electrical or solar powered, to light up your property.

Exterior brick has to be cleaned of dirt and mildew using a heavy-duty cleaning solution, such as trisodium phosphate (often referred to as “TSP”) with bleach, Mundwiller said.

Weep holes are absolutely necessary if you have a brick exterior—but you should invest in some covers for them. If you learn anything after buying a house, it’s this: Water is your enemy ...