We live in a circa 1900 bldg with original fireplace/mantel. Anyone else have a cast iron fireplace insert (?) like the one shown here? Logistically, how do you use it? The rectangular piece in the ...

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In the mid-19th Century, as the Industrial Revolution roared along in Britain, uncounted millions of cast-iron fireplace mantels in myriad styles rolled off production lines. There were floral designs ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

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Which fireplace grates are best? If you have a fireplace, you know a fireplace grate isn’t an option; it is crucial to the performance and care of your fireplace. Because of this, you purchase the ...

Which fireplace grates are best? If you have a fireplace, you know a fireplace grate isn’t an option; it is crucial to the performance and care of your fireplace. Because of this, you purchase the ...

This gorgeous modern fireplace by @reelvibes was an extensive DIY project, but in our opinion well worth it. A concrete ...

Dear Franny The Shopaholic: Looking for a decorative small heater for my drafty enclosed porch, cheap. — Joseph L. Dear Joseph: ShopRite has a cast iron-look electric fireplace heater, regularly ...