Q: We have a brick planter by our deck that measures 31/2 feet by 4 feet and is 4 feet deep. We previously had a river birch tree in it, but the roots grew under the brick patio and sidewalk, ...

This hardy DIY planter is easy to construct. Learn how to build a brick flower bed to create a garden space that’ll withstand the elements and add value to your property. If you’d like to complete a ...

Thu, March 19, 2015 at 1:00 PM UTC What do you get when you bore an inch-deep hole into an ordinary brick? An extraordinary planter, perfect for a small succulent. (If greenery doesn’t excite you, ...

Lush flowering window boxes filled with plants is a fond memory that many of us have from our travels around the world. So ...

Q: We're doing a master bedroom addition. To get the space for the bedroom, we need to remove a 30-foot brick wall. Is it feasible to save the brick? How labor intensive is removing the mortar (the ...

One of the many DIY uses for bricks is to make bookends for your fireplace mantel or home office. Spray-paint the bricks in a single color or in a combination of your favorite complementary hues. To ...

Jerry Floyd and Bill Jacquot's Creole cottage in Faubourg Marigny is unique, for a number of reasons. It's one of the earliest examples of plastered brick-between-posts construction in the Faubourg ...

WEST CHESTER – While recycling old bricks, Martin Indars is recognizing Earth Day year round. Earth Day and the need to conserve natural resources is particularly important for West Chester business ...