Q How do I update the look of the red brick fireplace in my living room? We just don’t know what to do with it. It’s dirty, rutty, and it looks horrible, even after I’ve cleaned it! We are updating ...

Is your outdated brick fireplace dragging down your room? If you’ve been wondering how to paint a brick fireplace to give it a fresh, weathered look without the hassle, this is the post for you. I’m ...

“Most people want to update, adorn and make their fireplace a focal point. The key is picking a style you like that reflects your furniture, whether you want to go traditional, contemporary, classic, ...

It’s the time of year when folks start migrating towards their fireplace in the evening, if they’re lucky enough to have one. There is something deep in us that finds warmth and comfort, not just in ...

Brick fireplaces may be cozy and charming, but they also blacken easily. Smoke and ash penetrate the brick during every fire and leave behind dark stains. Cleaning brick can be very challenging ...

It’s the focal point of many rooms, but sometimes a fireplace looks dull, drab or outdated. It might be too small, too big or too plain. Many live with the problem because they believe a fireplace ...

Q: How do I get wax off of my brick fireplace? I have tried heat, scrubbing and a household cleaner. Help! A: Janet, we took your question to a brick manufacturer, which said the first thing it would ...

You face a few different issues: how to prep brick and tile so paint sticks, which paint to use and how to apply the paint evenly to such textured surfaces. There’s considerable disagreement about ...

Fireplace too dark? Use our step-by-step guide to brighten it up and bring some life to your room. While some bricks are beautiful and shouldn't be painted, others might not have that classic ...