Q–We have a fireplace in our home that we never use. The reason why is it is a wood-burning fireplace and it’s a pain to deal with. My husband wants us to look into something called a masonry ...

Many people love their fireplaces, but if you have an open masonry wood-burning fireplace, you may want to consider updating it with a fireplace insert. Every minute they are burning, open masonry ...

I’m departing from my usual question-and-answer format this week because I was blessed to have an interesting email exchange with one of my newsletter subscribers. I want to share it with you as an ...

September 17, 2011 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google If you're remodeling a room and the new colors don't match the brick fireplace, painting the fireplace is an ...

Dear Jim: I saw a home show about massive European-style fireplaces which can heat an entire home with only a 30-minute fire during the morning. Do these really work and are they energy efficient? — J ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Emily Haufler Credit: Emily Haufler Brick fireplaces can be total stunners, but depending on the color, age, and condition ...

Nothing makes a kitchen feel more inviting than a fireplace. See why this timeless detail is returning to today’s kitchens.

A brick fireplace is a common sight in many Westchester homes, but it may not fit more modern tastes. Here’s what to do if you want a change. We recently moved to a 1960s, contemporary-style house ...

Brick fireplaces may be cozy and charming, but they also blacken easily. Smoke and ash penetrate the brick during every fire and leave behind dark stains. Cleaning brick can be very challenging ...