Kathleen Perkins, interior designer, real estate maven, stager, design concierge, and bathroom and kitchen specialist, has emerged as an expert and veteran design professional who has developed ...

A fireplace adds instant coziness to a living room, bedroom or patio—whether there's a fire lit or not. With a fireplace comes the opportunity to craft an elegant vignette, one that reflects personal ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. We’ve moved house recently and want to replace some of the fireplaces. We’re unsure where to start. Any ideas?

Dear James: It’s a mess carrying firewood indoors, so I want to modernize my old brick fireplace with one that uses gas logs. Are there any tips on how to do this project myself? — Kathy H. Dear Kathy ...

Marci Gisler is the blogger behind Life of the Farmer’s Wife, a lifestyle blog featuring her DIY home projects; recipes; health, beauty and fashion tips; and thoughts on other things she enjoys in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’re working on a budget, there are plenty of DIY solutions to give your mantel that special spark. “Any mantel can be ...