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. A: A concrete surround can be installed on any fireplace. Concrete ...

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. Home design blogger Angela Rose wanted ...

For contractors, installing a cast stone fireplace in a residence, condo or apartment building can present so many labor and material costs - not to mention installation issues - that it can scuttle a ...

Beauty, depth and richness are three qualities that Mat Rogers, owner of Flying Turtle Cast Concrete, strives to achieve with every decorative concrete piece he produces. "Our concrete begins with a ...

Dear Gary: A concrete surround can be installed on any fireplace. Concrete is one of the best materials to use for a fireplace surround. It is very durable, attractive and nonflammable. The design ...

Dear Pat: I was at a recent home show, and I saw a beautiful concrete fireplace surround. Is this something I could install on a new fireplace I am having added to my living room, and is it good? -- ...