Brick and mortar

When you’re bricklaying as a DIY beginner, you need to know the right tools for bricklaying, why you need them, how to use them, and tips for success. Here’s how to do it.

You've opened a brick-and-mortar store! Here are the things you need to consider that will make your experience as smooth as possible.

How to Mortar Wash a Brick Fireplace || Brick Fireplace Makeover || Mortar Wash Tutorial || Dimples and Tangles

Are you looking to open a retail store? Here's a comprehensive brick and mortar store checklist to help you open your business!

It’s time for the very first flip update! Last week I shared the Before Tour, so now that we’re all up to speed on what we’re working with, let’s talk about everything that happened last week. I’ve documented & recapped it all the in the Cottage House Flip Episode 2: First, there was some demo. Remember […]

If you are a house lover, then you must know the types of bricks that you can find. Bob Vila breaks it down and lists 7 types of bricks you must know about!

Love this brick recycled bricks with a rustic mortar finish

Flat Reed has been feeling a little, umm ... wobbly lately. He was not able to hold his head up very well. He little wrist was getting a little loose and wouldn't hold up very well. We won't even mention the condition of his leg. So, that made us come to the conclusion that Flat Reed needed a little support. You'll notice that we only use the highest quality braces for our little "foam core" baby. Who would have ever thought that Lowe's paint stirrers could be used as braces for our little…

Brick-and-mortar exteriors last for many years without needing repairs. Over time, though, water seeps into the mortar joints and begins to wear them away. When enough mortar dissolves, it’s time for mortar repair, or brick repointing.

A crop of curated, locally sourced, high-design neighborhood grocers get a welcome reception around the U.S.