Brick exteriors are gorgeous, but not always what you want to see. If you're tired of them, change things up by performing ...

You might not care for the look of concrete blocks for your retaining wall. But you can use another material that's durable and more visually appealing.

This handsome stone gateway is at a municipal golf course in Cincinnati. My grandfather, who was a baker, built decorative garden walls and arches like this. So can you! (Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective ...