Is it a crime to cover this fireplace?
Is it a crime to cover this fireplace? I’ve wanted to change this fireplace since we moved into our 70’s house. I’ve had several people comment that it’d be a crime to change it, so I’m looking for a few more opinions before I dive in. For context, the bones of the house are Mediterranean with a courtyard, arched doorways, red tile roof, red tile floors being finished, dark beams, e…