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Sometimes It’s Really OK To Paint Brick

Designer Laura Putnam tells the story about how she made a sad room happy on her blog, “Finding Home”.  She...

What To Do With An Empty Firebox During the Summer – Three Ideas To Make It Beautiful

If your firebox is the focal point of your fireplace and your fireplace is the focal point of your living...

Ed’s Search For Doors To Fit His Majestic Fireplace Is Over

Ed had been looking all over town near the Pittsburgh suburb where he lives for doors to fit his Majestic...

Spring Fireplace Decorating: A Mirror Over the Mantel To Reflect Your Own Personal Style

Winter is practically over and your fireplace needs a lift for Spring.  How about changing out your mantel decor and...

Bring Nature Inside To Create A Beautiful Easter Display For Your Mantel Or Table

Easter Sunday is coming up and what a great time to add a touch of springtime to your home just...

Oh My Gosh…Is That the Same Fireplace? See What a Little Paint Can Do For Tired Old Brick

We’ve heard it all before.  A fireplace with dark, outdated, and dare I say “ugly” brick has a homeowner exasperated,...

Spring Fireplace Painting

Warmer weather is just round the corner and even though there’s still snow on the ground in some places, it’s...

Brick-Anew Colors…Which One’s For Me?

Three Ideas so simple even your kids could do it.

Erin Testimonial

We have already received many compliments and my parents want me to help them paint their fireplace.

John & Carmen Testimonial

“HGTV HOUSE HUNTERS HOME RENOVATION” FIREPLACE PROJECT – Part 3 of 3

Have you missed our HGTV House Hunters Home Renovation Fireplace project part 1 and part 2. Read them first and continue the...

“HGTV HOUSE HUNTERS HOME RENOVATION” FIREPLACE PROJECT: “Brick-Anew Paint Kit to the Rescue!”

“Brick-Anew Paint Kit to the Rescue!” Carmen and John are both actors and have limited time to devote to each...

HGTV HOUSE HUNTERS HOME RENOVATION” FIREPLACE PROJECT: “LA, Here We Come!

When Carmen called me a couple of months ago asking some questions about our Brick-Anew fireplace paint kit, we hit it...

Why burning with your Fireplace Glass Doors open matters

Chased the Blues Away on Our Brick Fireplace – Amazing Before and After

Let me just start by saying, we did not paint our fireplace blue. However the owners before us did. We...

Previously painted brick is no longer a problem

  Andrea in Maryland had this to say “What a wonderful process!  And it was pretty easy”  These are her...

Brightening Your Brick Fireplace

We absolutely love our new fireplace.  We had been considering painting it for several years, and then we came across...

What Kind of Paint to Use Inside a Fireplace

How to Paint Over Brick

What is the Best Firebox Paint for Bringing Your Firebox to Life?

Your firebox endures a lot over time. Eventually it becomes charred, burned out, or even rusted, leaving your fireplace looking...

Wal-Mart Fireplace Doors

Wal-Mart Fireplace Doors – Low Prices, Low Support Here are the three main step in buying a fireplace door: What kind...

Buying Fireplace Doors at Lowes Hardware Store

Fireplace Doors at Lowes – Hot Tips and A Review of their Selection, Pricing, and Support The goal of this review...

Our Fireplace Refacing Was A Delightful Experience

My wife and I came across your video on YouTube when we were searching for ideas on fireplace refacing and...