Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Mortars and Mortar Joints. Mortar is yet another factor greatly influencing the aesthetics of brickwork. Mortar comes in many different colors and textures. According to the BIA, mortar’s four basic ...

When designing a loadbearing masonry structure, certain rules of thumb can help building designers, owners and contractors estimate typical loads and sizes that walls and columns experience. Keeping ...

When you want to add some privacy for your home's backyard while improving the property's aesthetics, adding a fence is an easy choice. However, determining what style of fence your home needs ...

Brick is one of the most charming indoor flooring types out there, never failing to lend distinctively Southern appeal. Whether you’ve inherited well-worn brick floors or are considering installing ...