One of the main reasons to choose a natural stone fireplace surround is the high level of heat resistance and durability, as these factors help to ensure the fireplace will remain in good condition ...

Erin blogs at Magenta and Lime, where she shares her life as a 20-something newlywed as she and her husband work on DIY projects in their home to take it from builder grade to their own. About her ...

Everything gets a makeover these days, and cable TV shows abound on how do-it-yourselfers can turn tired into trendy, albeit with some risk. But when it comes to the fireplace surround or the outdoor ...

Measure the area for the surround and the fireplace dimensions. Determine the exact top of the fireplace, because you’ll be setting a support slab across both sides of the surround to complete it. Dry ...

Q: Our family room has a stone wall on one end, which we are planning to have a contractor remove and replace with drywall. That wall has a fairly large fireplace, with an opening 47 inches wide by 31 ...

Dear James: It’s a mess carrying firewood indoors, so I want to modernize my old brick fireplace with one that uses gas logs. Are there any tips on how to do this project myself? — Kathy H. Dear Kathy ...

Simplicity was the goal when Specht Novak imagined a wood-burning fireplace lined with custom steel in a home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The result complements the house’s Southwestern yet minimalist ...

What do you do with an outdated-looking fireplace? You give it a makeover! Get inspired to transform your fireplace with 15 beautiful fireplace makeovers. These budget-friendly DIY fireplace makeover ...