Is your outdated brick fireplace dragging down your room? If you’ve been wondering how to paint a brick fireplace to give it a fresh, weathered look without the hassle—this is the post for you. I’m ...

Is there anything more cozy than snuggling up in front of the fireplace on a chilly winter night? We don’t think so. To prepare for warm nights near the fire, you’ll want to make sure your fireplace ...

At this time of year, many of us living in the upper reaches of the Northern Hemisphere start wishing that we had a fireplace in our home. Unfortunately, installing a fireplace and chimney in a house ...

Q: I have a question regarding my old fireplace, built in the 1920s with a brick facade that was added in the 1950s. The brick facade has been painted white and is as ugly as can be. The fireplace ...

Q: I'd like to remove my fireplace brick, but it goes all the way up from the hearth to the ceiling. Is it possible to remove the brick and replace it with another material? After removal, what type ...

Q: We recently painted our brick fireplace white and would like to hang a 40-pound mirror on it. What would you recommend to secure the mirror to the fireplace wall? Ellicott City A: If the mirror has ...

Jared used fast-drying concrete to smooth over the brick on the fireplace below the mantel; he left a bit of texture behind ...

Q: I am moving into a condo with a brick fireplace. The solid wood mantel is supported by three bricks that extend out. Can the extended bricks be leveled off to allow for removal of the mantel? If so ...