The right fireplace material can elevate a living space, adding lasting beauty and heat resistance while anchoring the room ...

Thanks to its durability and effortless style, stone is a natural choice for fireplace surrounds. From the timeless elegance of marble to the rustic charm of slate, the material you choose not only ...

For contractors, installing a cast stone fireplace in a residence, condo or apartment building can present so many labor and material costs - not to mention installation issues - that it can scuttle a ...

One of the main reasons to choose a natural stone fireplace surround is the high level of heat resistance and durability, as these factors help to ensure the fireplace will remain in good condition ...

Please Note: Blog posts are not selected, edited or screened by Seeking Alpha editors. Old fashioned stone fireplaces add elegance to the charm of your home and create a cozy surrounding; creating an ...

Everything gets a makeover these days, and cable TV shows abound on how do-it-yourselfers can turn tired into trendy, albeit with some risk. But when it comes to the fireplace surround or the outdoor ...

There is no doubt that a fireplace creates a central focal point in any room that it is in. Fire is like a magnet and has an irresistible pull. However, when the weather turns warm the unlit fireplace ...

Alison Cork brings you the latest deals on fabulous furnishings. This week: looking-glass gates for your garden and stone fireplace surrounds. Say goodbye to kitchen clutter If your space-deprived ...

A working fireplace (or even a nonworking one) is a feature we'd all be lucky to have in our homes at some point—there's no arguing that—but sometimes its design doesn't match up with the warmth and ...

Merlin and Kim Goble disliked the dated-looking brick fireplace in the great room of their White Bear Lake home, so they updated it with a stone façade. It was an easy choice: Merlin is a stonemason.