Cozy season has arrived, but is your fireplace ready? The materials used for mantels haven't changed drastically over the years—brick, stone, wood, and tile, are still classics—but the style you ...

How can homeowners upgrade a fireplace without a full renovation? HelloNation has published the answer in an article that ...

In a home that looked out onto the ocean and vast blue sky, nearly floor to ceiling windows took full advantage of the spectacular view. But inside, the walls were a little dark, and a small box of a ...

The fireplace is often the most commanding element in any room it’s in. Size and abundance of material are often factors, but as renovation specialist Ron Parko points out, our eyes are naturally ...

Q: For several years, we have not been able to enjoy a cheery fire on a cold day. About eight years ago, we enclosed our back porch and made it into a TV room. What used to be the outside of the ...

I was recently asked to build a custom fireplace mantel to cover up a painted brick fireplace with a wood top shelf. The existing fireplace brick was corbelled out to create a 6-in. shelf, and the ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? When the days shorten and temperature drops, it’s time to start gathering around the ...

A ban on putting wood burning fireplaces in new homes and buildings under construction in the Bay Area went into effect this month, along with the start of the new winter Spare the Air season. Wood ...