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 ...

I have a fireplace, a cord of split, seasoned wood, and a cold family. So I make a lot of fires. But, for me, nothing about a fire is ever consistent—not the tinder or kindling or logs. So, I ...

ASK THE BUILDER | Keep in mind there’s much more you need to know — and your contractor needs to know — about building fireplaces and chimneys. The actual firebox needs to be a very specific ...

How to Build a Fireplace Surround (Visit the Image Gallery for a photo of each step.) Measure the area for the surround and the fireplace dimensions.

With the right tools and DIY experience, you can create a stunning custom fireplace mantel that will impress your guests. Read on to learn how. The post How to Build a Wood Fireplace Mantel ...

I’ve never had a building inspector or building official disagree with me. Building anything merely to the code standard is like getting a 70 percent on a test. It means you just passed – barely.

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Q. Tim, I need your help. I’ve got a masonry fireplace that puffs smoke into the room when a fire is burning. It gets worse as the fire dies down. I’ve spoken with three different bricklayers ...

Budding masons can master the art of stone fireplace construction during a five-day course offered by Elgin Community College. The deadline to register is Monday for the class, which will be held ...