5 ways you can reuse bricks

Has a recent renovation project left you with a boatload of bricks? If you’re looking for some creative ways to repurpose them, look no further. We’ve got five ways you can reuse those bricks inside and outside the house.

1. Build some interior platforms. Do you think stadium seating would really set off your Sunday football festivities? Use several layers of evenly stacked bricks beneath your sofa, then place additional seating in front of the newly made platform. Be sure to place a secure soft material beneath the bricks to protect your floor from scratches. The final step is getting refreshments for the big game. Don’t worry about gathering friends, once they hear you have stadium seating and food, you won’t be able to get rid of them.
2. Make decorative door stops. Pull out a little left over paint and any other art supplies at your disposal to create some one-of-a-kind door stops. Match them to each room’s décor or develop a universal theme for the entire house.
3. Create designer book ends. Run out to your local fabric store and pick up some material to cover your old bricks. You can also use a sturdy grade of paper if you’d like. With a little artistic ability, you can design brick book ends that actually look like books!
4. Jazz up your yard. Use your old bricks to create lovely walkways, garden borders, and landscape designs. Creatively arranged bricks can give the exterior of your home a classy or ultra modern look depending on your vision. The good news is they never go out of style even if your design does. When you want a different look, rearrange them to suit your new landscaping plan.
5. Use old bricks for new construction. Surprise! Your old bricks can give a new building life. If you are planning to demolish an old structure, do some research on how you can have your bricks reused in another project. If you have antique bricks, you are truly in luck. Bricks used in older homes are currently in high demand. Check with your contractor to see if you qualify to make a few bucks off your bricks!