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 ...

With most fencing shops and contractors booked solid, more and more people are embracing the Northwest “can do!” spirit and going the DIY route. If you’re considering building your own fence but ...

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 ...

Looking to spice up a dilapidated building with a fresh new brick face? Consider these valuable recommendations from the Brick Industry Association's technical guru, Brian Trimble. 1. Make sure the ...

All brick walls, old and new, are susceptible to deterioration. Exposure to harsh weather, poor construction, and lack of maintenance can all lead to the failure of brick structures. The key to ...

WAUSAU - It was a mid-January Saturday and Michael Schlund and Aaron Kowalski were in a garage practicing building a brick wall, over and over. Both Schlund and Kowalski are journeymen masons with ...