By Rob Robillard Sage advice from a seasoned carpenter. In the finish carpentry world, fireplace mantels are often the aesthetic showpiece of a room. People use mantels to display family photos, ...

Try these expert tips for refinishing and installing a salvaged mantel. Watch to learn a few key techniques. It can be done for cheaper than you think!

Before you tear out your existing fireplace, consider these ways to upgrade an outdated fireplace without a full demo.

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 ...