If you recently installed a gas fireplace in your home, or you're looking to update the decor in your living area, installing ...

Measuring out the "bricks" on the wall, she carefully spread a thin layer of spackle, then went back to create divots to give ...

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It’s that time of year when you might be thinking of starting your first indoor fire – if you haven’t already gotten your fireplace or wood-burning stove going. I happen to have two wood-burning ...

They often call the kitchen “the heart of the home,” but we think a fireplace gives it a run for its money. With a fire roaring in the fireplace on a chilly winter’s night, it’s where everyone gathers ...

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Dear Julie: Building a mantel is not a difficult do-it-yourself task. If you think adding a complete wood surround is beyond your skill level, try just cleaning the bricks first. With a good cleaning, ...