Which fireplace mantel should you buy? There are many accent pieces in your living room that complete its overall aesthetic. The extra furnishings go a long way toward making your home feel cozy and ...

I was recently asked to build a custom fireplace mantel to cover up a painted brick fireplace with a wood top shelf. The existing fireplace brick was corbelled out to create a 6-in. shelf, and the ...

Modern Flames reports creative ways to decorate electric fireplaces for the holidays, emphasizing safety and aesthetic appeal ...

The soon-to-be empty nesters didn’t want to move, so they decided to refresh their well-loved home. As soon-to-be empty nesters, Alexandra Bier’s clients were ready for a change. Rather than migrate ...

There is no doubt that a fireplace creates a central focal point in any room that it is in. Fire is like a magnet and has an irresistible pull. However, when the weather turns warm the unlit fireplace ...

The fireplace is a symbol for so many warm feelings and thoughts. It’s the place where we gather to reminisce, share information, make plans. The heat from the flames soothes us and the flickers ...

Read Part 1 of this story. The fireplaces and mantels of our brownstone and Victorian homes are the icing on the cake of old-house ownership. Whether we use them or not, most of us love them, want ...

One of the main reasons to choose a natural stone fireplace surround is the high level of heat resistance and durability, as these factors help to ensure the fireplace will remain in good condition ...