This living room makeover salvages the “cheap”-looking 1962 brick fireplace. Credit: Laura Bindloss Credit: Laura Bindloss The old gray carpeting wasn’t keeping the room from looking dated. Credit: ...

Mark and Mauro repair and update a fireplace surround; Tom explains drip edges. Mark replaces a chipped brick in a fireplace surround and then Mauro updates it with a whitewashed look; Richard shares ...

You can repurpose your fireplace to make it a perfect place for a pet area. Add a few blankets and favorite toys—along with sleeping baskets. It’s sure to become your best friend’s new favorite spot!

In a home that looked out onto the ocean and vast blue sky, nearly floor to ceiling windows took full advantage of the spectacular view. But inside, the walls were a little dark, and a small box of a ...