The white-brick buildings of the ’50s and ’60s may be a better deal than the prewar buildings to which they are often unfavorably compared. ... Today’s Paper | Subscribe. Read 33 Comments.

Q: Three years ago, we bought a house with a backyard brick berm and fishpond that are probably around 20 years old.We also have a brick wall surrounding our entire backyard. Mineral stains have ...

A white brick rain screen is the dominant element of this facade, and they are applied here to mesmerizing effect as cladding and soffit.

Q: We painted our brick fireplace white. But after some use, smoke has stained the brick. What’s the best way to clean it? A: Soot is mostly carbon particles, but it often has a greasy nature ...

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Its white brick is complemented by Cypress siding stained gray and steel-framed windows and doors. Kerry Kirk. This Houston home built by Thompson Custom Homes was built with a painted brick exterior.