To remove the fireplace’s brick facade, they used a saw to surgically separate the brick from the wall and electric jack hammers to chip it out. In June, they reached the lower portion, the firebox.

News Home and garden Ask the builder: Whitewashing brick fireplace is a DIY success Sat., April 15, 2017 A mom and daughter team whitewashed this dated interior red-brick fireplace. (Tim Carter) X ...

You can build a fireplace surround in a day using reclaimed materials and this simple tutorial.

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 ...

Here are examples of red brick fireplace face lifts: In the accompanying pair of images the left-hand photo shows a fireplace before the change, with the transformation visible on the right.

Traditional fireplaces may need regular upkeep, which is why learning how to clean them — the right way — is a must. And a brick fireplace is definitely one of them.

With the right tools and DIY experience, you can create a stunning custom fireplace mantel that will impress your guests. Read on to learn how.

At least half of the buildings in the historic area are brick, including the multi-story Governor’s Palace and the Capitol. The clapboard homes and outbuildings all have brick fireplaces with ...