A stylish fireplace design can anchor a room, all the while offering the practical benefits that come with adding coziness to a living space. But fireplace ideas shouldn’t be something you ponder only ...

“The fireplace didn’t have any character or catch your attention when you walked into the room,” the homeowner says. Credit: Emily Haufler Instead of removing or painting over the old brick, the DIYer ...

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A. Almost any fireplace can be rehabilitated, though if every element, including the chimney, needs an overhaul, it can get expensive. What are the elements? Your fireplace and chimney have a hearth, ...

A wood-burning stove or fireplace always makes spaces feel more cozy and welcoming. But you can’t build the perfect fire—or keep the surrounding area neat and tidy—without a dedicated fireplace tool ...

This blog post is about fireplace hearth extension rules, but first, a quick story to explain why I'm blogging about such a boring topic. I've said it before and I'll say it again; one learns from ...