In Emily's living room, "the fireplace didn't have any character or catch your attention when you walked into the room," she says. "The bricks are original to the 1979 home, so they were dated, and ...

Experience fireplace transformations like never before! Join Mike and his expert team as they tackle three challenging projects, fixing exhaust systems, installing high-efficiency wood-burning ...

Today, the glory and grit of St. Louis brick has made the material a target that can fetch premium prices, and is coveted by salvagers, brickyards, brazen thieves and, eventually, builders even ...