Building & Remodeling

Want a new accent piece in your home. How about a warm cozy fireplace. Could replace video game area.

When my husband and I build an addition on our house five years ago, we wanted a wood fireplace as a backup heat source. Quite a few homeowners and construction professionals advised against it...

Your den or family room's fireplace has seen better days. The fireplace is full of soot and just plain unattractive. You have been wondering whether you can paint the gray stone fireplace. Yes,...

If you are tired of your painted brick fireplace but do not want to actually remove the fireplace surround, you can change the entire look without altering the surround structure by giving your...

Majestic Products manufactures a line of wood burning fireplaces for residential use. These fireplaces can create a warm and inviting environment in your home. Proper use, maintenance and repair...

You can change the color of fireplace grout and change the look of the fireplace surround. Lighter grout colors can become a deeper or darker color and dirty grout can look like new through the...

Refacing a fireplace with tiles can add a modern or more updated look that coordinates with your room. There are a number of different designs that can be used for inspiration. Visiting local tile...

Kozy Heat makes a line of wood-burning fireplaces for residential use. The fireplaces can provide supplemental heat to your home as well as provide a cozy environment in which to live. Proper...

Converting a normal wood burning fireplace into a gas burning fireplace has many advantages, including the ease of creating a warm fire without having to store or haul firewood into the house. If...

Many people choose to build library bookcases beside their fireplaces. Many fireplaces protrude slightly from the rest of the wall, making the sides great for built-in shelves that resemble the...

The benefit of a flat-panel plasma television is that its slim design allows it to become a piece of art hanging on the wall. Many people design their homes around a fireplace. What better place...

Lighting a good fire in your home fireplace can be a fun and relaxing experience, as long as you do it right. Otherwise you risk the frustration of spending all your time trying to get your fire...

A marble fireplace is one of the most elegant designs you can choose for a room. It also is a big investment but it will last a long time and is extremely heat resistant. This makes it a good...

A stained glass fireplace screen can add a beautiful focal point to your room and hide a dirty or unattractive fireplace. Retail stained glass screens can be expensive and you may not be able to...

Fireplace inserts can burn natural gas, propane, wood, pellet, coal and even run on electricity. They are popular because, according to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, they are more...

Using a fireplace insert can be a visually attractive way to improve the efficiency of your home. According to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, fireplace inserts can boost efficiency...

Refinishing your brick fireplace will bring new life to not only the fireplace, but the room the fireplace is in as well. You may be thinking about painting the fireplace or covering it with a...

Although working with a gas fireplace may make you nervous, it is relatively easy to ignite the pilot flame and then adjust the level of flame (and heat) from your fireplace. In the coming winter,...

Modern home styling favors clean lines and sleek looks. Many homes built in the 1960s and afterward used brick around their fireplaces, a look that seems dated to many homeowners today. A good...

Brick fireplaces that are too big or too much trouble to dismantle and remove can be changed to a tile exterior. The process of changing a brick fireplace to tile involves covering over the...

Older homes that have a fireplace may have a brick facade that was added at a later date. These old fireplaces can be difficult to update and may no longer fit the style of the home. One option...

A growing trend over the past decade or so has been the emergence of backyard fireplaces and fire pits. Humans have always used fire as a source of heat and for cooking, but as we've developed...

It's hard to resist the charm of a fireplace. A crisp autumn afternoon or a chilly winter evening calls the family to gather near the cheery flames. More and more, homeowners use fireplace inserts...

Fireplace inserts can improve the heating ability of a fireplace by reducing the amount of air that escapes and allowing the fire to sit inside the house without risking damage to your home. Buck...

Utilizing pumice dipped in lamp oil to start a fire is an economical and reliable way to start a fire. Creating a fire starter of pumice and lamp oil dates back to when fires were the main source...

A fireplace is a cozy addition to any home. It is an attractive centerpiece to a main lounge and can add value to the home as well. Building a fireplace in the home is a large do-it-yourself...

Adding tile around a fireplace can really spruce up the entire room. Many older fireplaces are surrounded by brick, which often gives a dreary and unattractive look. Tile for fireplaces comes in...

When considering home design, fireplace surrounds are a feature that merit special consideration. The welcome glow and relaxing warmth of a fireplace make it a natural place for guests to...

A ceramic tile fireplace can be given an upgrade through the use of marble tiles. While marble tiles will adhere to ceramic when the correct mortar is used, it is important to make sure that the...

A fireplace mantle, or mantlepiece, is the decorative framework around a fireplace used to complement it architecturally and provide a place to display objects of personal value. Since the mantle...

Remodeling an existing stone fireplace may seem a daunting task---stone is not easily reshaped or removed. But changing the shape of the fireplace, its presence in the room it occupies, and its...

If you have a wood-burning fireplace or stove and a big stack of newspapers, you've got a great opportunity to save on your gas bill this winter without the effort or cost of chopping or buying...

Wood-burning fireplace inserts add beauty to your living room while improving the heat efficiency of the fireplace. Inserts are typically made of an iron frame attached to a brass faceplate and...

A fireplace insert is a heat-generating device that you place in your existing masonry or metal fireplace. You use the fireplace insert to provide heat, rather than the fireplace itself, by...

Change the fireplace with a three-part renovation idea---include the surround (the exterior wall around the firebox opening), the mantle and the hearth to create a complete remodeling. Consider...

Brick fireplaces are cozy and warm and were popular in homes in the mid to late 60’s. However, today’s modern décor calls for a more updated look. Here are some tips on how to turn your...

To remove a brick fireplace face and replace it with stone is basically a dismantling and rebuilding project. The replacement stone can cover any portion of the mantel area or extended to the...

A wood fireplace is a warm addition to any house. Many modern fireplaces are gas-powered and simply require the click of a button in order to engage a flame. The more satisfying fireplace is the...

A corner fireplace is designed to save space and it also has a unique look. The corner fireplace is usually flush against the wall and built on a flat diagonal that intersects the two walls on...

Sitting by a cozy fireplace with your family watching log burning fires is a relaxing way to end the day. Listening to a popping, crackling fire, watching the glowing embers, and trying to name...

The fireplace surround---that decorative area of stone, wood, stucco or some other material just outside the firebox---can make or break the appearance of your home's hearth. If you are thinking...

There are many different styles of fireplace mantels, from a simple piece of weathered wood to an ornately carved custom molding or hand-hewn stone or marble. You can choose from a variety of...

A ventless fireplace is a great addition to your master bedroom for ambiance or in the basement or add-on room for warmth. The best part is, you don't have to worry about cutting holes in the...

Fireplaces are highly sought-after additions to a home. They provide a beautiful focal point to a living area that can double as a source of heat during the cold weather. Many homes were built...

Dramatic fireplace surrounds set the tone for the design of your room, and can easily become works of art rather than boring brick or drywall necessities. Ramp up this built-in design element with...

Fireplace mantels crafted of wood are beautiful works of art. Some look complicated, have intricate profile carvings and cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. Others are simple in design, little...

A fireplace insert is a device that is placed inside your existing fireplace cavity that will act as a heating component. It functions similarly to a regular fireplace; however, it has a closed...

Do-it-yourself stone fireplaces consist thin stone veneers -- man-made or natural stone -- that are applied to concrete or wooden fireplace surrounds. This type of application is straightforward...

It is very common for most people to ask other people’s help to install any new devices they found at a store and decided to take them home. Just like fireplace doors. It may look a bit tricky...

Has your fireplace been the same for ages? Are tired of looking at the same outdated style for years? Why don’t you give it a new look? You can paint it, or better install tiles for the fireplace...