Thanks to its durability and effortless style, stone is a natural choice for fireplace surrounds. From the timeless elegance ...

Section R1001.11, which concerns fireplace clearances, says noncombustible material, such as the marble surround you want, needs to extend at least six inches beyond the fireplace opening on both ...

Homes with fireplaces offer warmth and appeal, but dated details can put a damper on the overall aesthetic. Consider what decorative pieces on the mantel you can update. Look at the tile or brick ...

The general appearance of a fireplace surround should typically stand out from the rest of the room, becoming a focal point of the design, while enhancing the surrounding aesthetic.

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.

Installing a concrete fireplace surround is not usually a do-it-yourself job, but if you design a simple one, you can give it a try.(holub3dmax / Getty Images/iStockphoto) A: A concrete surround ...

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 stack the pavers to ensure that you have enough of them ...

With these modern fireplace ideas, you can easily update your hearth for a curated feature wall. Whether your fireplace wall has a coat of paint or a textured surround, this little upgrade brings ...

A concrete fireplace surround and shelves of family treasures star in this living room makeover The soon-to-be empty nesters didn’t want to move, so they decided to refresh their well-loved home.