Dear Kathy: Replacing an old brick fireplace surround and hearth with newer modern designs and a fresh coat of paint on the walls can completely transform the decor of your living room. Gas logs ...

Q. I have an existing concrete fireplace hearth. Is it possible to cover it with slate? If so, is that a difficult task? Instead of slate, should I just install a hearth pad? I am really confused ...

How to lay tile on a fireplace hearth December 9, 2015 More than 9 years ago No one part of installing tile on this hearth is hard. But every step should be well thought out and done carefully.

Open-hearth fireplaces are more for aesthetics nowadays and should not be used as a significant source of heat; closed-hearth fireplaces can be more efficient and can help lessen air pollution ...