You may think brick garden borders are for more traditional gardens, but brick edging is actually pretty versatile and is a stylish way to enhance your garden's appearance and functionality. Whether ...

Q: I have a brick wall around my patio and I’m noticing the bricks are starting to fall apart. At first there was a white powder on the face of the bricks and then the bricks started to flake apart.

Q: I was on a tour of the Gamble house in Pasadena, California, and saw the most unusual deformed brick in a garden wall. The brick was twisted and looked more like random rocks than brick. I want ...

When you're looking for cinder block garden ideas, the sky's just about the limit for this versatile building material. Use them to create stylish walls, furniture, outdoor bars, planters, raised ...

After enduring nearly 25 years of weeds, washouts and a less-than-captivating view from the kitchen window, Hank and Candi Koehler decided they'd had enough. "We had a concrete wall, broken concrete, ...

For homeowners, retaining walls are an excellent way to battle soil erosion while also giving your yard more planting space. In addition, they can serve as a focal point that can be fun to plan around ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Bricks have so many uses around the home for those with the tools and DIY know-how to get the most out of them. What's more, some suppliers ...

Dear James: I’m planning a veggie garden on my sloping lot so I need a retaining wall. I have used timbers before, but blocks might hold up better. Which method do you prefer? -- Steve W. Dear Steve: ...

When it comes to maintaining the durability of brick masonry wall systems, moisture control is perhaps the most crucial design consideration. Unwanted moisture can cause masonry to experience ...