This blog post is about fireplace hearth extension rules, but first, a quick story to explain why I'm blogging about such a boring topic. I've said it before and I'll say it again; one learns from ...

Since Stone Age people kindled the first controlled fires 400,000 years ago for light and cooking, the hearth has been the uncontested heart of the home. But the recent shift from wood to gas flames ...

If you're lucky enough to have a fireplace in your home, you have an opportunity to create a beautiful focal point for your space. With these modern fireplace ideas, you can easily update your hearth ...

The fireplace mantel is the jewelry box of the house. Like the latter, it holds prized possessions and coveted family ...