Fireplaces are indisputably cozy. They evoke fresh snow and hot cocoa, winter weekends spent holed up in rustic cabins, favorite stews simmering on the stove. While installing a real, wood-burning one ...

Since the dawn of time, man has been fascinated with fire. From providing warmth, to cooking, and even in making the tools to progress, fire been a useful and aesthetically pleasing part of life. In ...

Cozy season has arrived, but is your fireplace ready? The materials used for mantels haven't changed drastically over the years—brick, stone, wood, and tile, are still classics—but the style you ...

Q. Our relatively small family room has a large brick fireplace as a focal point. I am exploring ways to make it less obtrusive — maybe stucco, paint or tile? I have been looking for contractors who ...