Q: I grew up in an old home that had ceramic fireplace tile. I'd love to re-create that look in a home that I'm getting ready to build. What does it take to install a ceramic-tile fireplace? Where ...

Q: I grew up in an old home that had ceramic fireplace tile. I'd love to re-create that look in a new home I'm getting ready to build. What does it take to install a ceramic tile fireplace that ...

Q. Last year I removed the screens from my factory-built fireplace and replaced them with glass doors. Now that I'm selling the property, the buyers' home inspector says this is illegal because ...

Q I have glass doors on my wood-burning fireplace. Because they're dated, I'd like to remove them. But do they actually provide enough insulation to justify keeping them? Is there an alternative ...

Bring a refreshing new look to an ordinary fireplace by replacing an old enclosure with a new glass door. A new glass door makes it safe as well as attractive, because it keeps kids and pets out ...

The ideal high-efficiency fireplace is EPA-certifled and will likely include a small firebox; gasketed, ceramic doors; an airwash system; low-emission technology; and airflow control. Stay green ...

An outdoor fireplace can be an attractive upgrade to your backyard or terrace—and even increase the value of your home. But installing one can be a big undertaking, and getting advice from ...