Homes with fireplaces offer warmth and appeal, but dated details can put a damper on the overall aesthetic. Consider what decorative pieces on the mantel you can update. Look at the tile or brick ...

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 ...

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 How do I update the look of the red brick fireplace in my living room? We just don’t know what to do with it. It’s dirty, rutty, and it looks horrible, even after I’ve cleaned it! We are updating ...

Brick fireplaces blacken easily from smoke and soot. These are our best tips on cleaning the brick around your fireplace to ...