How to Drill into Brick

iStock Brick is an incredibly durable and long-lasting material. But if you need to hang a picture or attach mount a shelf to a brick wall, the usual methods can make the job seem impossible. Drilling into brick is tough work. Whether it’s a decorative brick veneer inside a house,…

“Plyscrapers” | Clearstory S2 Ep. 7

Host Kevin O’Connor speaks to architect Michael Green and Lynn Osmond, President and CEO of the Chicago Architecture Center, about building tall with one of our original building materials: wood. Skyscrapers tell the stories of cities around the world. These massive columns of steel and glass continue to be feats…

How to Increase Garage Door Security

Costas Picadas/GAP Interiors Protect your home and everything inside with these simple tips to help make your garage, an easy entry point for burglars, more secure. While most homeowners will invest in strong locks and advanced security for the exterior doors of their home, it won’t occur to them to…

Saratoga Springs Dutch Colonial | Exterior Webcam

Progress and expansion are underway at the Saratoga Springs project house in Saratoga Springs, NY. Evan, a schoolteacher, and his wife, Whitney, want to move back into the house where Evan grew up and begin raising a family. They also want a comfortable suite for his mother, but the house…