Fireplaces are indisputably cozy. They evoke fresh snow and hot cocoa, winter weekends spent holed up in rustic cabins, favorite stews simmering on the stove. While installing a real, wood-burning one ...

When it comes to thrifting furniture, the options are truly endless — and that doesn't just mean with readymade items. Buying vintage and antique furniture is an amazing way to get a curated and ...

Dear Julie: Building a mantel is not a difficult do-it-yourself task. If you think adding a complete wood surround is beyond your skill level, try just cleaning the bricks first. With a good cleaning, ...

There are many ways to build out a fireplace surround, particularly when the fireplace is newly installed (see accompanying photograph.) In this nearly completed room, notice how deep the fireplace ...

Here’s how to dress it up and choose the tools you’ll need — before you build that first roaring fire. By Tim McKeough If you’re lucky enough to have a wood-burning fireplace, cold weather comes with ...

There's just something about fireplaces that adds a touch of cozy to a home. Maybe it's the crackle of the fire in the winter or decorating the mantelpiece with fresh flowers in the spring, but ...