For contractors, installing a cast stone fireplace in a residence, condo or apartment building can present so many labor and material costs - not to mention installation issues - that it can scuttle a ...

Measure the area for the surround and the fireplace dimensions. Determine the exact top of the fireplace, because you’ll be setting a support slab across both sides of the surround to complete it. Dry ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Stacked stone fireplaces are undeniably gorgeous and can turn what would otherwise be a plain, boring space into an incredibly ...

Fire it up and gather around. An outdoor fireplace creates a warm and inviting hub for relaxing and entertaining in the ...

Whether building an outdoor fireplace or kitchen, a sidewalk or pathway or an aesthetic entrance gate with stone, it's probably a good idea to consult a professional before doing anything. "Don't ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X When Jake McCarty decided to build an outdoor living space with a fireplace as a focal point, he ...

Stone has long been admired for exterior façades and landscape features—but its appeal doesn’t stop at the front door.

It’s that time of year when you might be thinking of starting your first indoor fire – if you haven’t already gotten your fireplace or wood-burning stove going. I happen to have two wood-burning ...

Now that fall has started to settle in, there’s nothing better than getting cozy next to a roaring fire. And when it comes to fireplace design, natural stone is simply the most elegant, durable, and ...