Q: I saw a home show about massive European-style fireplaces that can heat an entire home with only a 30-minute fire during the morning. Do these really work and are they energy efficient? A: These ...

Dear Jim: I have seen pictures of beautiful European masonry fireplaces that can heat an entire house with only one short fire each day. How do these fireplaces work and are they applicable to ...

Inside the ground floor of The Cavalier Hotel, the air feels cool on the skin. The dark, cavernous space smells damp and musty. Sunlight sneaking in through an open doorway is overcome by shadows from ...

I’m departing from my usual question-and-answer format this week because I was blessed to have an interesting email exchange with one of my newsletter subscribers. I want to share it with you as an ...

Yes, painting brick is allowed—and these fireplaces make the perfect case for it. One spot that often benefits from a quick coat of paint? Your brick fireplace. The right color can revitalize your ...

A brick fireplace is a common sight in many Westchester homes, but it may not fit more modern tastes. Here’s what to do if you want a change. We recently moved to a 1960s, contemporary-style house ...

September 17, 2011 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google If you're remodeling a room and the new colors don't match the brick fireplace, painting the fireplace is an ...

Q: I'd like to remove my fireplace brick, but it goes all the way up from the hearth to the ceiling. Is it possible to remove the brick and replace it with another material? After removal, what type ...

With cold winter weather upon us, there’s nothing like the cozy comfort of nestling in front of a warm fireplace. How can a homeowner ensure that their fireplace delivers optimal warmth, ambience, and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: TK Images. Design: Kyle Dutton Homes There are certain areas and features of our home ...

Q: I have a question regarding my old fireplace, built in the 1920s with a brick facade that was added in the 1950s. The brick facade has been painted white and is as ugly as can be. The fireplace ...