If you like the look of the original brick, paint window trim, shutters, and porch columns in neutral shades such as white or black, or personalize your home with a signature front door color.

"White scum," or a more common condition known as efflorescence, is responsible for the whiteish staining seen on brick walls. White scum is a condition that surfaces if brick is cleaned too early ...

At a glance, you likely see just the white exterior. Look again and you’ll see that it’s brick painted white, either with a slurry material or exterior masonry paint. “Painted brick is the ...