First, you should clean the brick before you begin painting it. To do this, use a wire brush and soapy water to scrub down ...

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 ...

Is your outdated brick fireplace dragging down your room? If you’ve been wondering how to paint a brick fireplace to give it a fresh, weathered look without the hassle—this is the post for you. I’m ...

correctionAn earlier version of this article incorrectly identified the National Fire Protection Association as the National Fire Protection Agency. The article has been corrected. It’s that time of ...

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