As we shake off the last dregs of winter emerging triumphantly into spring, we’ve entered a season of renewal — a time for cleaning, organizing, and revamping our homes. As we take stock of what needs ...

The contrast of glossy black surround, checkerboardmarble floor, and robin’s eggwalls give this fireplace truestar power. (Shutterstock) In any room where contemplation or conversation might be called ...

There's just something about fireplaces that adds a touch of cozy to a home. Maybe it's the crackle of the fire in the winter or decorating the mantelpiece with fresh flowers in the spring, but ...

Having a separated entryway or mudroom area is nice, but in many homes, the front door opens straight into the living area. That was the way Erika Ver's (@peonyandhoney) home is set up, and for a long ...

Q. I have a large painted brick fireplace that we want to resurface with real river rock or something similar. My husband and I are not interested in veneer or ledge panels. Will the mortar be strong ...

Yuval Noah Harari points out that, around 300 thousand years ago, Homo erectus, Neanderthals, and ancestors of Homo sapiens already used fire daily. According to the author of the international ...

An older brick fireplace in a cozy living room with a green armchair, a small rug, and a tall floor lamp - Jostaphot/Getty Images There's just something about fireplaces that adds a touch of cozy to a ...