The challenge in working with tile in a fireplace surround is making sure you calculate how to get the tile to fit between the mantel and the fireplace opening. It took me an hour or more.

Dear Kathy: Replacing an old brick fireplace surround and hearth with newer modern designs and a fresh coat of paint on the walls can completely transform the decor of your living room. Gas logs ...

Installing a concrete surround sounds as though it takes a lot of strength to handle and install the heavy materials. Actually, a concrete surround is made in several smaller sections, which are ...

If you're searching for a creative fireplace makeover that will blow you away, Mike Holmes has a budget-friendly option that's both simple to install and aesthetically pleasing. A brick fireplace ...

Let it dry before you proceed with installing the new surround. Select a decorative type of back panel and surround for your fireplace.

Installing a concrete fireplace surround is not usually a do-it-yourself job, but if you design a simple one, you can give it a try.(holub3dmax / Getty Images/iStockphoto) A: A concrete surround ...