Follow this easy DIY paint tutorial to transform an outdated brick masonry fireplace into one that will warm hands and hearts year-round.

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.

Use a stiff-bristled brush to knock off any loose debris layered or caked on the bricks inside the fireplace. Never use a wire brush, either manually or on an angle grinder, to clean the bricks or ...

There’s nothing quite like a fireplace to add warmth and ambiance to your home. But fireplace repairs can be a pain. Depending on the type of fireplace you have, your maintenance and repair ...

Soaking the bricks is also a no-no. "Bricks absorb moisture like a sponge," he says, and getting them soaked can lead to damage. He advises against using abrasive cleaning tools like wire brushes.

As restoration of the Darin D. Martin complex nears its completion, re-creating its glass-tiled, gold-infused fireplace has become a mission for those committed to seeing a royal finish to Buffalo’s ...