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

There’s nothing quite as cozy as gathering together in the living room around a beautiful fireplace—bonus points, of course, if there’s an actual, roaring fire. Unfortunately, not every home is ...

The insert is so unobtrusive that upon first glance you don’t even realize our fireplace isn’t real. Its addition to the ...

There are a good number of us who would commit minor crimes to have a stunning fireplace in our homes. The look of one just exudes coziness and couldn't be more perfect during the holidays. However, ...

Nothing adds character to a room like a warm and inviting fireplace. But if you don’t happen to live in a charming, old property, installing a new fireplace can be a real palaver. But how about a fake ...

A fireplace improves the atmosphere of your home, but fireplace installation can be costly and require a great deal of maintenance. If you don’t have a chimney or simply want to avoid the hassle of a ...

Q: Our family room has a stone wall on one end, which we are planning to have a contractor remove and replace with drywall. That wall has a fairly large fireplace, with an opening 47 inches wide by 31 ...

A fireplace improves the atmosphere of your home, but fireplace installation can be costly and require a great deal of maintenance. If you don’t have a chimney or simply want to avoid the hassle of a ...

Installing a concrete fireplace surround is not usually a do-it-yourself job, but if you design a simple one, you can give it a try.(holub3dmax / Getty Images/iStockphoto) A: A concrete surround can ...