{"id":5204,"date":"2018-08-23T06:39:05","date_gmt":"2018-08-23T13:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=5204"},"modified":"2026-04-30T00:50:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T07:50:29","slug":"brick-house-curb-appeal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/brick-house-curb-appeal\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Take Your Brick House Curb Appeal to a Whole New Level"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You don\u2019t need to revisit the tale of \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.read.gov\/books\/three-pigs.html\">The Three Little Pigs<\/a>\u201d to know that a brick home has a warm, sturdy charm that appeals to buyers. However, if you\u2019re the proud owner of a brick home (and why wouldn&#8217;t you be proud?), these sun-dried clay blocks alone won\u2019t guarantee a successful sale if your curb appeal is lacking.<\/p>\n<p>Grooming your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/improve-curb-appeal-landscaping\/\">greenery<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/curb-appeal-flowers-color-theory\/\">adding colorful flowers<\/a> will amp up your brick house curb appeal, but those finishing touches can\u2019t mask outdated architectural elements or damaged brickwork on your home\u2019s exterior.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xCN_mjFtWzA?rel=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You might think that nothing can be done to restore or alter a brick home. But you&#8217;re <em>not<\/em> stuck with the builder\u2019s design choices and your repair work doesn&#8217;t have to look glaringly obvious if you use the right techniques, backed by professional masons. If you&#8217;ve got brick, trust us, you&#8217;ll want to flaunt it. Or better yet, take it from real estate pros who know exactly how much buyers swoon over a charming brick house.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">1. Repair damaged bricks and loose mortar<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As those little pigs discovered, durable bricks offer great protection, keeping your loved ones safer when disasters like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gobrick.com\/why-choose-brick\">house fires or severe weather<\/a> strike (and not just from the big bad wolf).<\/p>\n<p>The downside is, the same rigid durability that protects you makes bricks susceptible to long-term damage. Its inflexibility means that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hunker.com\/13401376\/the-disadvantages-of-using-brick-to-build-houses\">extreme temperatures and water absorption<\/a> from rain and snow can lead to crumbling mortar and pockmarked bricks.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9624\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9624\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal.jpg\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-64x37.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-128x73.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-192x110.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-432x247.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-500x286.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9624\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: (Fancycrave.com\/ Pexels)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Luckily, in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.masoncontractors.org\/history\/\">6,000 years<\/a> that masons have been laying bricks (the world\u2019s oldest manufactured product), they\u2019ve perfected techniques to replace damaged bricks and repair loose mortar without tearing out the whole wall to do it.<\/p>\n<p>Loose or damaged mortar is easily fixed with a technique called <a href=\"https:\/\/turnbullmasonry.com\/tuck-pointing-vs-repointing-whats-difference\/\">repointing or tuck-pointing<\/a>. Replacing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oldhouseonline.com\/articles\/repairing-structural-brickwork\">wind-worn or damaged bricks<\/a> is also doable, even on historic brick homes.<\/p>\n<p>If you do the right research and use the proper mortar or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisoldhouse.com\/ideas\/repointing-brick\">lime-based putty<\/a>, repointing and brick replacement is a challenging project that some handy homeowners can tackle without hiring a professional mason.<\/p>\n<p>But it is time consuming and risky. If not done right\u2014which a home inspector is sure to notice\u2014both the bricks themselves and the structural foundation of your home may be damaged.<\/p>\n<p>You need to wait for the right weather, too\u2014because repointing should only be done when the temperature is between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisoldhouse.com\/ideas\/repointing-brick\">40 to 90 degrees<\/a>, or the mortar won\u2019t cure properly.<\/p>\n<p>And unless you\u2019re repointing the whole house, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.masonrymagazine.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/27\/brick-matching-101\/\">color-matching<\/a> mortar and bricks is also an issue, especially on historic homes with hard-to-match vintage bricks.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry if DIY brickwork repair is out of your comfort zone\u2014hiring a professional mason won\u2019t break your budget. The cost to hire a mason averages between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thumbtack.com\/p\/masonry-repair-costs\">$400 to $670<\/a> for repointing. And for repairs that require brick replacements, the national average is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeadvisor.com\/cost\/walls-and-ceilings\/repair-brick-work\/\">$1,319<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.masoncontractors.org\/find-a-contractor\/\">professional mason<\/a> also knows the right bricks and mortar to use and has the experience to stain and color-match your existing brickwork. Masons experienced repairing historic homes will also likely know of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oldhouseonline.com\/articles\/where-to-shop-for-architectural-salvage\">salvage companies<\/a> to find era-appropriate replacement bricks where available.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Give your brick a makeover with paint or whitewashing<\/h2>\n<p>If the history of your brick home is one of its <a href=\"https:\/\/circaoldhouses.com\/\">selling points<\/a>, then your agent will advise keeping your exterior in its original condition. But if yours is a more modern, cookie-cutter brick home, there\u2019s a lot you can do to improve and enhance its curb appeal.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9625\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9625\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-white.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-white.jpg\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-white.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-white-64x37.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-white-128x73.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-white-192x110.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-white-432x247.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-white-500x286.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: (rawpixel.com\/ Pexels)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One fast and inexpensive option is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobvila.com\/articles\/how-to-paint-brick\/\">paint the bricks<\/a> in a bright, eye-catching color, although this can be a pricey project. The national average to paint a brick home is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeadvisor.com\/cost\/painting\/paint-a-brick-house\/\">$7,000<\/a>, in part because the exterior needs to be primed first.<\/p>\n<p>However, skip the paint if you live in a high-moisture region. Bricks are porous and <a href=\"https:\/\/masonryadvisorycouncil.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Staining-Brick-Masonry.pdf\">absorb ground moisture<\/a> that can\u2019t evaporate if they\u2019re painted. What you can do instead to alleviate dark brickwork is giving it a simple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobvila.com\/articles\/how-to-whitewash-brick\/\">whitewash<\/a>\u2014a technique that dilutes the paint with 50% water.<\/p>\n<p>If the painted brick look isn\u2019t right for you or your climate, you still have options to change the overall look of your brick home with a resurfacing technique\u2014without losing the brick\u2019s charm.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bi45wlrj52K\/?utm_source=ig_embed\" data-instgrm-version=\"9\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background: url(data:image\/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc\/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5\/p8\/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo\/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli\/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif\/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bi45wlrj52K\/?utm_source=ig_embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DIY project in progress \ud83d\udd28\ud83c\udfa8 #whitewash #fireplace #brickwhitewash #diy #ilyaunevaleriedamidoenmoi #workinprogress #foyer #homedecor #laprodupinceau #enmodereno #diyproject #homesweethome<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/callmegrizou\/?utm_source=ig_embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Graziella, Montreal<\/a> (@callmegrizou) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2018-05-17T18:45:49+00:00\">May 17, 2018 at 11:45am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>One option mimics the look of an Old World, European cottage with bricks partially revealed by crumbling plaster. Known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobvila.com\/articles\/german-smear\/\">German smear<\/a>, this technique softens the hard lines and dark look of brick with a layer of light, bright mortar that leaves some of the brickwork exposed.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Boost the charm factor of your entrance<\/h2>\n<p>No matter how much you do to improve or change the look of the brick itself, it\u2019ll still look ordinary if you have a boring front door. Luckily, there are several front door fixes that will transform the ordinary into extraordinary curb appeal.<\/p>\n<h3>Give your front door a fresh coat of paint<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">The simplest and least expensive way to achieve that transformation is by <\/span><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diynetwork.com\/how-to\/rooms-and-spaces\/doors-and-windows\/read-this-before-you-paint-your-front-door\">painting your front door<\/a><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"> a bright color. Almost any color works, because the bricks act as neutral background, however your agent may advise choosing an buyer\u2019s eye-catching red or yellow.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5217\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5217\" style=\"width: 5600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-front-door-paint-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-front-door-paint-775x582.jpg\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"brick house curb appeal front door paint\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-front-door-paint-775x582.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-front-door-paint-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-front-door-paint-1536x1154.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-front-door-paint-2048x1539.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-front-door-paint-64x48.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-front-door-paint-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-front-door-paint-192x144.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-front-door-paint-432x325.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-front-door-paint-1920x1443.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-front-door-paint-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/brick-house-curb-appeal-front-door-paint-800x601.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5217\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: (RTimages\/ Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If your front door needs more help than painting can offer, replace it. Replacement runs anywhere from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeadvisor.com\/cost\/doors-and-windows\/install-a-door\/\">$477 to $1,399<\/a> depending on how much work is involved. Save time and money by choosing a new door that\u2019s the same dimensions as your old one\u2014because widening a doorway on a brick house is more difficult than on a wood-framed house.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5218\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5218\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NAR-brick-house-curb-appeal-exterior-projects.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NAR-brick-house-curb-appeal-exterior-projects-775x457.png\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"NAR brick house curb appeal exterior projects\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NAR-brick-house-curb-appeal-exterior-projects-775x457.png 775w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NAR-brick-house-curb-appeal-exterior-projects-768x453.png 768w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NAR-brick-house-curb-appeal-exterior-projects-1536x906.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NAR-brick-house-curb-appeal-exterior-projects-64x38.png 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NAR-brick-house-curb-appeal-exterior-projects-128x76.png 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NAR-brick-house-curb-appeal-exterior-projects-192x113.png 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NAR-brick-house-curb-appeal-exterior-projects-432x255.png 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NAR-brick-house-curb-appeal-exterior-projects-500x295.png 500w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NAR-brick-house-curb-appeal-exterior-projects-800x472.png 800w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NAR-brick-house-curb-appeal-exterior-projects.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5218\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nari.org\/NARI\/media\/Documents\/Remodeling_Impact_Survey_20171.pdf\"> (National Association of Realtors)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Replace your front door or dress it up with new hardware<\/h3>\n<p>A new front door is high on the list of exterior improvements that buyers want and that add the most value. Changing out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/pl\/door-hardware\/handlesets\/3295584500\">front door handle<\/a> and hinges completes the look, especially if you opt for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houseofantiquehardware.com\/front-door-hardware\">era-inspired replica<\/a> on your historic brick home.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe doorknob itself is the first thing people interact with,&#8221;\u00a0says\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/agents\/brendan-bartic-co-fa100030458\">Brendan Bartic<\/a>, a Denver real estate agent who ranks #15 of 14,307 agents. &#8220;So you\u2019ll see a lot of homes that have rusted doorknobs or it\u2019s really hard for the key to work. Whatever the situation, those are things that you want to make sure are corrected.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Build a front porch for a charming first impression<\/h3>\n<p>The most dramatic way to transform your bland front door into a grand entrance is by adding a front porch or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angieslist.com\/articles\/add-portico-your-front-door-class-and-functionality.htm\">portico<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A statement entryway draws the eye, inviting potential buyers inside\u2014especially if it\u2019s a feature not found on neighboring homes. And if you build it big enough for seating, you\u2019ll be increasing your outdoor living space, which can raise your asking price.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, this project does come with a sizeable price tag. The national average to add a 16&#8242; x 20&#8242; front patio will run you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fixr.com\/costs\/porch-addition\">around $21,670<\/a>\u2014because they\u2019ll need to pour a concrete slab and attach the roof without damaging the existing structure.<\/p>\n<p>But with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/remodel\/outdoors\/budgeting-for-a-porch-project\">smart budgeting<\/a>, you can build out a smaller portico for as little as $5,000 to $10,000.<\/p>\n<p>If you already have a front porch, make sure it&#8217;s in great, workable condition before you list.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI always tell people\u2013if I see a sagging front porch or something that doesn\u2019t look correct on the front porch it\u2019s immediately going to make me think that there might be a foundation issue even if there\u2019s not\u2026Fix it so that people don\u2019t look into something that maybe isn\u2019t there,&#8221; says\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/agents\/jenah-mahan-wa-79651\">top 1% Washington real estate agent Jenah Mahan.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can expect to pay <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesace.com\/price\/how-much-does-porch-repair-cost\">between $1,100-$1,300 for a porch repair<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Brick homes have an enduring beauty that appeals to buyers. Exterior improvements designed to enhance the brick are a surefire way to get the best offer from those buyers.<\/p>\n<p><em>Article Image\u00a0Source: (hermitis\/ Shutterstock)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The beauty of your sun-dried clay blocks alone won\u2019t guarantee a successful sale if your brick house curb appeal is sorely lacking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":5214,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[320,246],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5204","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-add-value","category-curb-appeal"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.0 (Yoast SEO v27.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Got Brick House Curb Appeal? 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