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 ...

I have a fireplace, a cord of split, seasoned wood, and a cold family. So I make a lot of fires. But, for me, nothing about a fire is ever consistent—not the tinder or kindling or logs. So, I always ...

"With glass doors, the sky is the limit," says Patterson. "Doors can dramatically change the look of a fireplace, and there are doors to fit anybody's taste." "Most purchases here are doors," says ...

While wood-burning fireplaces may not be the most efficient way to stay warm, there's no denying that they do wonders for a home's ambiance. Few things spark more joy during the freezing-cold winter ...

If you're spending time near your fireplace these cold days, you may have noticed that your mantel -- cleared of all holiday decor -- could use a winter makeover. And why not? "I think a fireplace ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. While at first it may seem like a feature reserved for rooms of a much grander scale, finding ...

‘Tis the season to be jolly! And spooky! And patriotic! At least that’s the case on the July 15th episode of Making It. The eight contestants remaining on the crafting competition – cohosted by Amy ...