Make the most of your toasty fireplace and cozy living space this winter season by installing or replacing a fireplace blower. These handy contraptions circulate room-temperature air through your ...

Tilt out the bottom grille and shine a light inside the unit. Then, snap a digital photo of the blower assembly. Locate the nameplate on the bottom of the air intake and write down your fireplace’s ...

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Dear James: It’s a mess carrying firewood indoors, so I want to modernize my old brick fireplace with one that uses gas logs. Are there any tips on how to do this project myself? — Kathy H. Dear Kathy ...

Dear James: I was at a recent home show, and I saw a beautiful concrete fireplace surround. Is this something I could install on a new fireplace I am having added to my living room, and is it good? -- ...

Realtors tell us that the addition of a woodburning fireplace in a house will increase its value, so it's a worthwhile investment. In most rooms, a fireplace is the focal point, adding character and ...