Q: I have a question regarding my old fireplace, built in the 1920s with a brick facade that was added in the 1950s. The brick facade has been painted white and is as ugly as can be. The fireplace ...

A reader recently asked how much it would cost to remove a brick fireplace and chimney so that her family could join two rooms. Unfortunately, taking out a brick fireplace and chimney, especially on a ...

Homes with fireplaces offer warmth and appeal, but dated details can put a damper on the overall aesthetic. Consider what decorative pieces on the mantel you can update. Look at the tile or brick ...

Q: My husband and I are in escrow on a home that has an old fireplace. We had it inspected by a professional who has a good reputation for restoration. The report came back that it is in hazardous ...

Does anyone know the approx cost and how big a deal it is to remove a huge brick fireplace. We are about to move into a smallish house with HUGE ugly non-working brick fireplaces in 2 rooms. We would ...

Dear Angie: How much would it cost to remove a brick fireplace and chimney, so we can join two rooms? Dear Irene: Taking out a brick fireplace and chimney, especially on a potentially load-bearing ...

Dear Angie: How much would it cost to remove a brick fireplace and chimney, so we can join two rooms? Dear Irene: Taking out a brick fireplace and chimney, especially on a potentially load-bearing ...

With temperatures dipping into the 40s each night, it feels like time for a cozy fire in the evening. But first, you need to get rid of last winter's ashes. Using a shop vac is risky business. Even ...

Q. How much would it cost to remove a brick fireplace and chimney, so we can join two rooms? A. Taking out a brick fireplace and chimney, especially on a potentially load-bearing wall, is no small ...