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Saving Original Fireplace Tiles?
Good Questions

Q: This is the fireplace in my new/old apartment, with the bookcases I'm having built-in. I've been reading a copy of the original 1913 prospectus for the building, which reveals that the painted-ove...

Marie-Gael's Icy Hot Living Room
Room for Color - East #3

To Room for Color Contest Page and All Entries Name: Marie-Gael Location: Charleston, West Virginia Type of Home: 1920s deco studio rental Color Inspiration: As an artist, there are many things...

Refurbishing Dated Fireplace Insert?
Good Questions

Q: I'm in need of advice on what to do with the brick fireplace / black metal woodburning stove insert in my family room. This combo came with the house I recently purchased, and I'm not at all into...

Sprucing Up An Unused Fireplace

If you're blessed with a fireplace, it better be it's probably the focal point of your room. And while it's rare to see a neglected mantel, the inside of the fireplace is another story. Whether you'r...

Creating a Cozy Nook by the Fire?
Good Questions

Q: I am seeking suggestions on how to liven up the fireplace corner nook of my house. I want it to feel like a cozy area, but am having trouble bringing that vision to life. The second picture shows...

How To: Transform a Fireplace Mantel into a Headboard

I’ve never thought of myself as the upholstered headboard type, but I am a DIYer to a fault, so my first thought upon spotting a lonely mantelpiece at a local antique shop was, “great headboard....