If you're looking for DIY fireplace makeover ideas, read on and get inspired! A fireplace makes a beautiful addition to any home.

Again, while watching Fixer Upper I was first introduced to German Smear. After researching more on Pinterest I fell in love ! Originally I wanted to do the outside of my house, but afraid of messi…

Brick fireplaces are such a stand out in a home. They can add the perfect amount of character to any room, but they can often look a little outdated. That was the case with our fireplace. I absolutely love our fireplace in the center of my family room. I think the brick adds a little something to th

How to Mortar Wash a Brick Fireplace || Brick Fireplace Makeover || Mortar Wash Tutorial || Dimples and Tangles

How German Schmear my ugly stone fireplace? If you are asking yourself this question, then you are probably ready to make a change. You can bring an old-world charm to your outdated stone fireplace, with the DIY technique called German Schmear. German Schmear is very DIY friendly and I am confident you could get this done in one Saturday!

Get your fireplace redo ideas here! These before and after fireplace makeovers will give you both the ideas and the information so you're ready for your DIY fireplace remodel, whether you're refacing a dated fireplace or updating a builder grade fireplace.

How to Mortar Wash a Brick Fireplace || Brick Fireplace Makeover || Mortar Wash Tutorial || Dimples and Tangles

Today I’m going to show how to make a DIY German smear/schmear white washed brick wall with a tutorial and video. Basically, German smear copies the look of white morter over red brick and gives the brick a whitewashed effect. I made my German smear whitewashed plaster walls on both a faux brick wall and...Read More »

We absolutely adore brick walls. The last decade has seen homeowners move away from the man-made, polished finishes of the 90’s and embrace interiors with ‘more character and personality’. This has seen more and more homes being adorned by concrete walls, brick wall sections, woodsy ceilings and materials in general that usher in a whole […]

Feeling festive yet? Nothing stirs up the seasonal spirit quite like the idea of gathering around a beautifully decorated face brick fireplace (even if it