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Design Trends from HD Expo 2019
May 20, 2019
Here’s what we saw at the Hospitality Design Expo in Las Vegas. What’s trending in hospitality design in 2019 indicates what will be trending in home decor in the coming years.
How to Add Style to Your Gorgeous Brick Backdrop
May 20, 2019
Brick walls are a beautiful accent in any home, but sometimes it can be a challenge to know how to decorate the space. Fortunately, there are a lot of great ways to add style to your gorgeous brick backdrop. If you are not lucky enough to have a brick wall in your home already, check out Old Mill Brick for...
How Much are you Willing to Spend on Energy Efficiency?
May 7, 2019
Image source: Institute of Entrepreneurship Development According to a recent 2019 study done by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) called What Home Buyers Really Want, home buyers are willing to spend an average of over $8,000 upfront in order to save $1,000 a year on utility bills. In the long haul, this makes a lot of sense. If you plan on...
3 Brick Ideas for your Kitchen Renovation
April 23, 2019
Your kitchen is the heart of your home and it should reflect your style. After all, it’s where you and your family likely spend most of your time. And when company comes over, it seems they all tend to gather in the kitchen--whether you want them to or not. So, if your kitchen is in need of an update, consider...
Happy Earth Day!
April 22, 2019
Image Source: Earth Day Earth Day is all about appreciating this beautiful rock we call home. We, as human beings, need to be aware of the world we live in and how we affect it. We are all connected on this planet no matter the ethnicity, gender, body type, geography, culture, etc. It’s a wonderful world, full of rich, diverse...
4 Design Ideas for your Unfinished Basement
April 16, 2019
When taking on a DIY project for your unfinished basement remodel, it may seem daunting: where to start? It’s a blank canvas just waiting for your personal touches. If you need some help deciding where to focus your energy, here are few basement remodeling ideas to give you some inspiration. Cover Your Concrete Walls If your basement walls are poured concrete, sprucing them...
4 Ways to Cut Costs on your Kitchen Redesign
April 5, 2019
Kitchen renovation projects can change the look of your entire home, but they can also break the bank. So, if you are looking for ways to breathe new life into your kitchen, for an affordable price, there are plenty of options available to get the most bang for your buck. Paint your Cabinets Replacing your kitchen cabinets can be expensive...
Sparkling Clean Brick: Always and Forever
April 4, 2019
No one wants to see their beautiful brick turn into a dirty wall. I wouldn’t want to spend my money and effort on a new brick floor only to see it get dirty, moldy and yucky over time. Brick is a very beautiful building material that needs to be cleaned just like everything else. The issue with brick is that...
Weekend Project: Window Well Makeover
April 4, 2019
Thinking of doing a spring project? Check out this weekend project using our Bickpannel + system in a creative way. Who's window well doesn't need a makeover? The Starting Point This window well was a drab, but with a little creativity, it could become a charming accent for this new home. This is a project that could be done on...
Update Your Curb Appeal with Brick Veneer
April 3, 2019
Curb appeal: you know from one glance at your home whether you have it or not. And if yours needs sprucing up, you may be wondering where to begin and how to make the most impact for an affordable price. At Old Mill Brick, we challenge you to think outside the paint can and give your home a total transformation...