Brick fireplaces may be cozy and charming, but they also blacken easily. Smoke and ash penetrate the brick during every fire and leave behind dark stains. Cleaning brick can be very challenging ...

These nine faux fireplace ideas from Apartment Therapy’s archives give cozy fireplace vibes to renters and homeowners alike — ...

Clean brick fireplaces with a vinegar-and-water mix, avoiding harsh chemicals that can damage porous brick. Vacuum, scrub gently in small sections, and finish with a brick sealer once dry. Keep it ...

Neighbourhood: Parkwoods–O’Connor Hills Price: $3,298,000 Size: 5,495 square feet Bedrooms: 4+1 Bathrooms: 2+1+1 Parking ...

A primary design goal of any backyard that's smack in the middle of a busy neighborhood should be to create a sense of enclosure. To this end, Eckley planted hedges of Leyland cypress, which, at up to ...

Inside a partial basketball court, residents have installed an indoor rock-climbing wall, and a staircase leading to an ...

Cutting a dramatic figure on its 1060-square-metre stage of elevated O’Connor exclusivity, this brand-new house is an ...

A great price, quality updates and a location in walkable, charming community all contributed to the quick sale.

The sprawling 10,000-square-foot structure, with a concrete roof with four curved domes, was initially built in the 1960s.

From Australia to Uganda,we reveal the world’s most exciting hotel openings. The result is a list of winners and runners-up ...

The Dorchester’s stone facade looks staid from the outside ... from the woolly sheep in front of the fireplace to the lobby’s ...

An Italianate house in San Francisco, a ranch in Solvang and a cedar-shake cottage in Bolinas. By Angela Serratore This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom house is in Pacific Heights, a few blocks ...