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 ...

The typical range for installing a gas fireplace insert is $700 to $6,500 with a national average of $3,600. Cost factors for installing a gas fireplace insert include the insert size, labor and ...

All gas logs have the capability of producing huge amounts of water vapor. One and a half gallons of water is produced for every 100,000 Btus of gas burned. This amount of water can condense on cold ...

There’s something special about a real, wood-burning fireplace: The scent, the crackling sounds, and watching the logs slowly burn down to glowing embers. But they’re also a hassle, and pretty dirty.

An outdoor fireplace can be an attractive upgrade to your backyard or terrace—and even increase the value of your home. But installing one can be a big undertaking, and getting advice from ...

Q. When we had our condo built about ten years ago, we had a gas log fireplace installed. This is not one of the newer enclosed units with an exhaust on the exterior of the building. Ours has a full ...