Q: We painted our brick fireplace white. But after some use, smoke has stained the brick. What’s the best way to clean it? A: ...

Rather than breaking the bank on posh brick-effect wallpaper ... the thin side of a sponge to paint a white gap, in an attempt to mimic the look of a brick wall. As Trebor demonstrated his ...

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 ...

Lastly, painting over a brick wall can yield cleaner looking results ... the brick and remove any efflorescence (those streaky white deposits) or dirt. If you’re having trouble getting ...

If you like the look of the original brick, paint window trim, shutters, and porch columns in neutral shades such as white or black, or personalize your home with a signature front door color.

You can create your own whitewash by diluting white latex paint with water ... of vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray your brick wall and let the solution sit for a few minutes before ...

Q: I live in a brick house from the 1880s. Thirty-five years ago, it was painted for the first time. I have continued to paint it. I have always wanted to return the house to the original brick ...

Note that the techniques described above can also be used to paint concrete-block walls, with one exception: Mortar joints on concrete-block walls are much shallower than on brick walls ...