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Clever DIY Ideas That’ll Transform Even the Ugliest Fireplace
The easiest one? This one, which uses stickers. Yes, stickers.
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Savvy (and Colorful) Ideas to Give Your Fireplace a New Vibe
Amazing what a little paint (or brick dye) can do.
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9 Mood-Lifting Ideas for a Cozier Home This Winter
Try cleaning your light fixtures. Amazing how much brighter things look.
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5 Easy Steps to Make Sure Your Fireplace Is Safe
Smoke stains could mean you’ve got major trouble.
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The 3 Best Choices to Replace a Wood-Burning Fireplace
Gas fireplaces can even be a good source of heat.
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4 Value-Adding Fireplace Makeover Facelifts
A DIY fireplace façade worth cozying up to can cost as little as $150, but the payback can be so much more.
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Adding a Fireplace to an Existing Home
A fireplace is a popular home feature, but if you want to add one, don’t expect a significant return on your investment.
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Surround Your Fireplace With Value-Adding Features
Tips and ideas to help you enjoy your fireplace even more.
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The Case for Installing a Fireplace Insert
What you save on heating bills alone is enough to justify one.
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Fireplace Pictures That’ll Warm Your Heart
What’s better than gazing into a crackling fire? Nearly as satisfying: checking out cool fireplace pictures in other homes. Today’s hearth has undergone a makeover, and the traditional fireplace has transformed into a wonderful — and sometimes wacky — conversation piece. Peruse our collection of fireplace pictures that will warm up your soul!

Fireplaces & Chimneys
Fireplaces & chimneys are practically synonymous with the word “home.” They’re one of the first features called out in property ads, and surveys tell us, among the most desirable: Buyers will pay more for them. Our guide helps you care for your precious hearth. And if you’re looking to add a fireplace, we’ve got the inside track on energy efficient heating options.
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