When it comes to wood fireplace surrounds, few seem to have negative things to say -- because hey, you can just paint it again down the road if you want to, right? -- but when it comes to brick ...

By Rob Robillard Sage advice from a seasoned carpenter. In the finish carpentry world, fireplace mantels are often the ...

Here is a detailed guide on how to clean your fireplace whether it is wood-burning, electric, or gas. Regular cleaning keeps ...

One of my favorite fireplace makeovers was published just last year: a dated 1970s fireplace that was transformed into a ...

We're talking about masonry heaters, which are also known as "Russian fireplaces" and "masonry stoves." Masonry heaters are comprised of a firebox, with a large masonry structure around it.

This heat loss is one of the most important things to keep in mind before adding a fireplace to your home. Fortunately, there are other options for heating your home that still afford the coziness of ...

It’s a smart trick to steal if you’re planning to make over your own fireplace! The rich color — a neutral putty — melts in with the color of the remaining exposed brick, making this fireplace look ...

The traditional wood-burning pick is a masonry fireplace, built on-site out of stones or bricks. These are beautiful (and expensive to install) structures that are often the focal point of a ...