Fireplaces naturally draw attention, and while they bring warmth and charm to your home, they can also present safety concerns involving hard stone edges, sharp corners, or exposed fireboxes — ...

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 ...

Q. Our relatively small family room has a large brick fireplace as a focal point. I am exploring ways to make it less obtrusive — maybe stucco, paint or tile? I have been looking for contractors who ...