Fireplace too dark? Use our step-by-step guide to brighten it up and bring some life to your room. While some bricks are beautiful and shouldn't be painted, others might not have that classic ...

There's so much beauty in a brick fireplace, but should you ever paint yours? Really, say our painting pros, it's all about personal preferences and aesthetics. But, it is important to consider ...

"With glass doors, the sky is the limit," says Patterson. "Doors can dramatically change the look of a fireplace, and there are doors to fit anybody's taste." "Most purchases here are doors," says ...

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The doors are a lot easier; I would paint them. These old, dark mahogany veneer doors can be primed and painted with a semi-gloss latex paint in a neutral color — like off-white or beige.

It's amazing what a difference a new coat of paint can make on your fireplace and mantel.