Selection, planning, installation, maintenance, and repair advice for fireplaces, chimneys, mantels, hearths, surrounds, and fireplace doors
Fireplace: Featured Article
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Q: When the fireplace is lit, my upstairs rooms get smoky. I've been told
that my fireplace needs to be relined. Is that right?
— Joe, Rochester, New York
Keep an eye on local trends when considering how much a remodeling project will add to the value of your home. Buyers everywhere appreciate family rooms, but fireplaces are more attractive in the North, and decks add more value in the South.