Exposed brick is a designer favorite for adding character to any space, but unless a watchcase factory or brownstone is in the cards, installing a brick wall can break a budget—not to mention a lease.

Your concrete patio may have seen better days, a problem that's all too common with plain concrete surfaces. While concrete patios can last 30 to 50 years, they start to look tired and outdated much ...

This story has been updated to clarify the need to use fire-barrier paint to cover the Styrofoam. The buzz around downtown Detroit these days, with so many historic buildings being renovated and ...