By Rob Robillard 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, ...

Q: I'd like to remove my fireplace brick, but it goes all the way up from the hearth to the ceiling. Is it possible to remove the brick and replace it with another material? After removal, what type ...

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 ...