Tag: Building Materials

Posted on 10/07/2022

DIY outdoor fireplaces: Brick, fuel & other considerations

Among the myriad options for illuminating and warming up your outdoor living space, the most cozy and luxurious are outdoor fireplaces. Brick, stone, concrete and other materials can be used to create stunning outdoor fire features in a wide range of design styles. For DIY-enthusiasts, the prospect of building an outdoor fireplace might be an attractive one. However,...

Brick Fireplace

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Posted on 09/23/2022

Home exterior: 4 extraordinary house siding options

Say you’ve been in your home for a decent amount of time and have exhausted all internal home improvement projects. What next? You’ve cleaned and reworked your home’s exterior, repaired cedar shingles along the roof, patched the stucco siding, cleaned and polished your windows. Your home is immaculate, and ready for a showing if you’re in the market....

Brick Siding

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Posted on 08/20/2021

Building With Adobe: An Ancient & Eco-Friendly Tradition Still Popular Today

Image by Cassie Lozuk from Pixabay Adobe is one of the oldest building materials still currently in use. While it might seem like something you’ll only encounter in historical landmarks, adobe has come back into popularity for new construction, particularly in the American Southwest and other areas with similar climates. It’s also become popular with homeowners and builders...

Adobe

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