If you want to change up your fireplace's brick mantle but don't want to paint over the brick, take a cue from this simple, ...

Whether you're adding or updating a fireplace, here are the considerations to keep in mind, according to pros at Elegant ...

I noticed what wasn’t harmed by the hurricanes east of the Mississippi and the current fires on the west coast – brick and/or ...

With Christmas behind us and no risk of disturbing the work of the man in red, it’s time to start thinking about chimney ...

Clay masonry units need to conform applicable ASTM specifications namely ASTM C 62-05: standard specification for building bricks (solid masonry units made from clay or shale), ASTM C 216-05a: ...

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An original brick fireplace greets guests at the Sun Tavern in Duxbury. The wood-burning fireplace is part of the original building, a farmhouse built in 1741. The fireplace is between a sitting ...

Firefighters closed roads and arranged alternative accommodation for residents after masonry from the building fell into the road on St Nicholas Street just before 4pm. A spokesperson for Cornwall ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — More than 18 months after a fire ripped through part of the Broad Street Market, Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams announced a new plan to rebuild and renovate the historic site.

Now the entire 18-unit building he once called home is up for sale. Here’s why: The owners say they can’t afford millions in repairs to make it safe. In late September, residents at ...

From October through early April, guests of The Red Fox Inn & Tavern can seek out the six fireplaces throughout the property’s dining rooms. The four-story building—which is one of the most ...