Q: I just moved into my new home and it has a full masonry fireplace. It’s 55 inches wide and has an arched opening that’s 33.5 inches at its peak. It looks like regular brick mortar was used with the ...

A man who is building a house nowadays has troubles enough, you might suppose, without his most important fireplace turning out to be smoky. If you are intending to build a house, accept my advice — ...

Die-hard fans of mid-century modern design are in a constant conundrum: how to furnish their digs with legitimate pieces from the time period without having to take out a second mortgage. It’s a tough ...

Modern homes tend not to use wood-burning fireplaces as the main source of heat. However, many home buyers still desire them for the sense of warmth and coziness they provide. One of the most common ...