Fireplace How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our fireplace step-by-step tips & ideas.
How to Install a Stone-Veneer Fireplace Surround
Lightweight cast stones add rustic charm to any hearth, for a fraction of the cost of the real thing. In this video, senior technical editor Mark Powers shows how easy it is to dress up your fireplace
Get Your Firebrick in Shape
How to repair loose mortar before the wood-burning season starts
Good Wood Fires
How to prep your fireplace for its busy season, with tips from chimney expert Mark Schaub
How to Install a Fireplace Mantel
Learn how to install a wood mantel on a brick fireplace.
How to Install Glass Fireplace Doors
Retrofit your wood-burning fireplace with safer glass fireplace doors.
How to Reface a Fireplace Surround and Hearth
Here's how you can make your home more comfortable, attractive, and safe with a new fireplace surround and hearth.
Easy Mantel Makeover
Installing a ready-made mantel over a brick fireplace
Get More Heat from Your Fireplace and Wood Stove
Convert any fireplace or wood stove into a pellet stove