The typical range for installing a gas fireplace insert is $700 to $6,500 with a national average of $3,600. Cost factors for installing a gas fireplace insert include the insert size, labor and ...

The thought of cozying up in front of a fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa and a good mystery novel on a cold winter day sounds dreamy. At the moment, however, you are feeling a little frosty, knowing ...

Dear Gary: A concrete surround can be installed on any fireplace. Concrete is one of the best materials to use for a fireplace surround. It is very durable, attractive and nonflammable. The design ...

Sage advice from a seasoned carpenter. In the finish carpentry world, fireplace mantels are often the aesthetic showpiece of a room. People use mantels to display family photos, treasured artworks, ...

Fireplace weather is fast approaching. A fire in the hearth is a good way to add cozy warmth to your home, but if starting a fire in the fireplace seems like such a hassle that you only do it once a ...