Follow this easy DIY paint tutorial to transform an outdated brick masonry fireplace into one that will warm hands and hearts year-round.

Create a pretty cover for the black hole of the firebox by painting the glass. Skip to Article. ... Make a colorful fireplace screen out of an old window. Updated: May. 26, 2010, 10:13 a.m.

Discover 25 creative ideas to repurpose an unused fireplace, bringing charm to your home. Get your guests talking with these ...

See if any of these beautiful fireplace screens inspire you. Built in. These Mediterranean-style iron doors are permanently attached to the outside of this fireplace with decorative hinges.

Q: What would happen if someone used house paint on the inside of a dirty fireplace? The one at our house is really ugly. My wife wants it fixed, but I can’t afford a wood stove or insert.&#8… ...

If your fireplace doesn’t have built-in doors or metal-mesh curtains, a fire screen that will prevent sizzling logs from spewing burning embers into the room is essential.

Here are 35 painted brick fireplace ideas to refresh your space. In this cozy Craftsman home living room from Velinda Hellen for Emily Henderson Design, the brick fireplace, and built-in bookcases ...

Q: I read your recent article about bricks (July 29) and share your love of brickwork. But I do have a question. We are remodeling a 35-year-old home that has a nice brick fireplace. The previous ...

If your fireplace also contains leftover soot, follow with a mixture of 1/2 cup of trisodium phosphate and 1 gallon of water. Next, remove any visible mildew with a solution of one part bleach to ...