Q:I just read your article on removing a fireplace and chimney. My wife and I are planning to do this ourselves as we rarely use the fireplace in our home. How should I calculate the cost of the ...

How can I remove a truly horrendous fireplace without causing havoc to the decor? l Support fireplace by wedging a length of timber between top (mantel) and floor. Cast-iron surrounds are often ...

One man's trash, another man's treasure. It's a saying that holds its weight in a number of circumstances. And when I hear someone complaining about their home's old fireplace, it's the first thing ...