As the warmer seasons approach, our attentions turn to our outdoor spaces. And what was once a place that was perhaps covered ...

The reason why is it is a wood-burning fireplace and it’s a pain to deal with. My husband wants us to look into something called a masonry fireplace, which he says is a new type of fireplace and ...

Many people love their fireplaces, but if you have an open masonry wood-burning fireplace, you may want to consider updating it with a fireplace insert. Every minute they are burning, open masonry ...

Dear Jim: I have seen pictures of beautiful European masonry fireplaces that can heat an entire house with only one short fire each day. How do these fireplaces work and are they applicable to ...

Q: Tim, I need your help. I’ve got a masonry fireplace that puffs smoke into the room when a fire is burning. It gets worse as the fire dies down. I’ve spoken with three different bricklayers ...

The width of the fireplace opening controls all the other dimensions. The Brick Industry Association (BIA) should be your go-to source for all the information you need if a traditional masonry ...

Do these really work and are they energy efficient? - Judie M. Dear Judie: These European masonry fireplaces are extremely efficient, clean-burning and decorative. Many also have built-in bake ...

We're talking about masonry heaters, which are also known as "Russian fireplaces" and "masonry stoves." Masonry heaters are comprised of a firebox, with a large masonry structure around it.

Although considered by most to be a low-cost method of heating a room, traditional, open-masonry fireplaces create the reverse affect on the rest of your home. (Staff-Shot) Q. I am renovating my ...

Q: I have a masonry fireplace that puffs smoke into the room when a fire is burning. It gets worse as the fire dies down. I've spoken with three bricklayers who build fireplaces and have received ...