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 if it’s not done correctly.

One view is a newly painted brick house looks fresh, trendy and new. There is anecdotal evidence that well-done, painted brick houses, usually in white, bring in more dollars and sell a bit faster ...

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.

This home was renovated by Knox Built Construction.(Strictly natural light.) And yes, painted brick is still a popular choice amongst homeowners, especially in white hues. “So many of the homes ...

Q: We painted our brick fireplace white. But after some use ... Jeanne Huber can help solve your problems about home repairs, gardening issues and anything that affects your house, condo or ...

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Design by Velinda Hellen for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp In this cozy Craftsman home ... brick fireplace, and built-in bookcases were painted in the same shade of white.

Built for early Glen Ellyn settler George Baker, the house has three bathrooms, 2-foot-thick walls made up of six layers of brick, a stone foundation, a white painted brick-and-limestone exterior ...

Huggins said the 4,700-square-foot house is light and open. “It’s cheerful, bright and modern.” It features white-painted brick piers that support large east-west beams, colorful accents ...