A building’s façade is much more than a pretty face. Exterior cladding plays a dual role as the architecture’s primary aesthetic and the building envelope’s first layer, making it one of the most ...

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 ...

Architects, structural engineers, facility managers and contractors working with masonry structures would do well to consider more than building codes when developing new designs. In fact, real-world ...

COLUMBIA - The masonry industry is currently the fourth fastest-growing industry in the country right now, behind several industries related to healthcare. Despite this positive trend nationwide, in ...

A few weeks ago a visitor to my AsktheBuilder.com site wanted to know about brick foundations. Karen has an ambitious desire to build a small 900-square-foot house by herself. She is well aware of her ...

We integrated a seating area into our pathway. Also, keep in mind that we designed this path for foot traffic and other light use. Don’t try to drive on it. Because the path is set only on sand, it ...

Q: On the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside Trail, what’s the history of the building with B. Mifflin Hood Brick Co. listed above the doors? A: The brick building's past may earn it a spot on the National ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

The lease agreement was free until the end of 2025. Now the city is paying to rent the land, as well as other costs for the ...

PORTLAND — The building at 188 Presumpscot St. isn’t much to look at. But its recent sale signals the growth of the businesses belonging to the buyer and the seller, and both have made bootstrap ...