Full disclosure! I never had to repair a chimney before and my knowledge in this regard is quite limited. I have purchase a property where the seller disclosed " Chimney Flu Sleeve is Cracked". I looked it up online a...

How much value does a fireplace add to a comp? 

Hi everyone!This is my *personal* home...not a rental. I live in a contemporary-style Cedar home. We have updated it a lot over the years and now I'm beginning on my living room.The living room has a cathedral ceiling...

In the process of purchasing a log-cabin in a National Park that has several nice fireplaces. Curious whether people allow fires, and also whether they provide firewood. 

Hello! We are currently working on a flip with a red brick fireplace. My initial thoughts were to tile over the brick with a really cool rustic stone - and work up the wall behind the fireplace in order to create...

Recent exchange into a 1 year old unit with a gas fireplace. Much to my surprise there is no fan. I am like is this just for show? Apparently you can install a fan but doesn't that seem like something that should come...

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Can someone please help me find a way to lighten the stone on this fireplace without damaging it?

I have no idea other than spaying it with paint or something but not sure how that will work.

Does anyone kno...

I'm hoping some Southern investors can chime in on this one...

I'm currently in the process of rehabbing a house with the intention of flipping it. The house has a wood burning fireplace and the chimney is le...

I have a flu that does not seal well on a fireplace.  I have a gas log that I am pretty sure does not need a vent.I can feel a draft up the chimney.  What would be an inexpensive way to seal it?  I still would like to...

Should I do anything to this fireplace?I am getting ready to list one of my rentals for sale and cant figure out if I should paint/white wash this fireplace. Thoughts?