White house with german smear brick

Instead of shelling out big bucks to repair a worn-down brick exterior, consider an affordable DIY upgrade with Old World charm: applying German smear.

A full exterior brick house makeover plan using real slaked limewash paint and trim color options for a classic European look.

It’s time for the very first flip update! Last week I shared the Before Tour, so now that we’re all up to speed on what we’re working with, let’s talk about everything that happened last week. I’ve documented & recapped it all the in the Cottage House Flip Episode 2: First, there was some demo. Remember […]

I have a client who's looking to achieve a brick wash... We've suggested a colored cement wash and a white wash so far but the customer once a mix the two...

Unlike a "german smear" technique using white mortar or "whitewashing" using acrylic paint and water, BioCalce Classico is an easy, one coat process applied

Cherokee Graystone

There are so many fireplace makeovers you can do in your home. You can paint or chalk paint your fireplace, you can German schmear or you can cover over your fireplace with some great shiplap.

Sleek black window trim against a white facade offers a minimalist yet striking look. Ideal for modern exteriors, it adds depth and sharpness without overwhelming the design.

In this DIY tutorial, we go over your options for updating your brick such as lime wash, paint and German Smear (Schmear) and why I chose the latter! Just look at how authentic this looks and it was super easy and affordable!