Creating a hearth for a fireplace is virtually the same as for a wood stove. Start with the floor level bricks. To lay the ...

It's also a good idea to install wood post stumps in the center for added stability, especially if you plan on the columns ...

Alternatives include stone, rainscreens, fiber cement siding, engineered wood, or brick veneer. Traditional red brick tends to make a home look dated, said Chris Withers , president and co-owner ...

MACHINE TO LAY BRICKS; Contractors and Workmen Skeptical as to Its Practicability. Building Superintendent Remington of the Fuller Construction Company Gives His Reasons for Discounting Its Value.