One of the main reasons to choose a natural stone fireplace surround is the high level of heat resistance and durability, as these factors help to ensure the fireplace will remain in good condition ...

Dear James: It’s a mess carrying firewood indoors, so I want to modernize my old brick fireplace with one that uses gas logs. Are there any tips on how to do this project myself? — Kathy H. Dear Kathy ...

A working fireplace (or even a nonworking one) is a feature we'd all be lucky to have in our homes at some point—there's no arguing that—but sometimes its design doesn't match up with the warmth and ...