You face a few different issues: how to prep brick and tile so paint sticks, which paint to use and how to apply the paint evenly to such textured surfaces. There’s considerable disagreement about ...

If you're searching for a creative fireplace makeover that will blow you away, Mike Holmes has a budget-friendly option that's both simple to install and aesthetically pleasing. A brick fireplace ...

Jared used fast-drying concrete to smooth over the brick on the fireplace below the mantel; he left a bit of texture behind ...

If you're anything like me, the main entrance to your home opens with a remote. No, I don't have some fancy security system. Like most people I know, I use the garage door as the primary entrance to ...

A fireplace adds instant coziness to a living room, bedroom or patio—whether there's a fire lit or not. With a fireplace comes the opportunity to craft an elegant vignette, one that reflects personal ...

Q: I would like to paint the brick and tile around my fireplace, which has a gas insert. I suspect it might involve different prep work and paint for each surface. How should we proceed? A: You face a ...