Set in the corner of the living room, this decorated fireplace is a sight to behold from top to bottom. A board and batten surround and brick back panel wrap around the glass firebox. On the wood ...

With these modern fireplace ideas, you can easily update your hearth for a curated feature wall. Whether your fireplace wall has a coat of paint or a textured surround, this little upgrade brings ...

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 ...

To fill the void left by removing the hearth, I built up the ledge in front of the fireplace. I set the 2x4 ledge 1/2-in. inside the opening, screwed it to the floor and anchored it into the brick ...

This fireplace now looks so sophisticated and luxurious with a new paneled wood surround, a decor-ready mantel, and box molding above. And get ready for the best part: It cost only $400. Yes, really!

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Q. My wife and I want to remodel the dated fireplace in our living room. We recently put down hardwood floor around a raised brick hearth. I’ve since removed the raised hearth and we’re… ...

Q: I would like to paint the brick and tile around my fireplace, which has a gas insert. I suspect it might involve different prep work and paint for each surface. How should we proceed?

A: Yes, you can remove the brick facade and replace it with another material. And you will still be able to use the fireplace. The only restriction is that the material around the firebox must be ...