Home design blogger Angela Rose wanted a cement-style fireplace but didn't want to pay thousands. So, she figured out a way to create the concrete look for $70.

And if you ever sell your home, buyers are far more likely to fall for the beautiful sunlight streaming through the windows than to notice the missing fireplace. 7. You’d rather have the wall space.

Building a second wall may seem somewhat extreme, but transforming the appearance of an unloved fireplace can pay big dividends. “The fireplace can help tie the whole house together,” Mr ...

It is highly unlikely that the wall above your fireplace is made with basic drywall over studs. Rather, it'll more than likely be brick, or a layer of finishing material set over the brick.