Low, short garden walls can be built with a single wythe—that is, with only one horizontal row of bricks. But such walls are not strong. You can even push them over by hand. Double-wythe brick walls ...

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 ...

Of all the materials suitable for use in patio construction, brick stands out for its beauty and ease of installation. Depending on the sophistication of your design, it may be possible to build a ...

This brick plaza has been in service for many decades in harsh New England weather. You can build one similar to this with my help. (Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter There’s something ...