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Fireplaces and Chimneys

  • Fireblocking requirements from the code and beyond

    7 Common Fireblocking Locations

    Builder Mike Guertin outlines fire-safety code requirements and suggests acceptable fireblocking and draftstopping methods and materials.

  • A Custom Fireplace Becomes a Focal Point

    Modern accents surround this traditional hearth and make it a commanding centerpiece in the FHB House great room.

  • Fireplace and Fireplace Diagram

    Build a Fireplace, Brick by Brick

    Use these tips to design and create a long-lasting, heat-throwing firebox based on the traditional Rumford fireplace.

  • Video: Build a Fireplace, Brick by Brick

    Get an overview of the process of creating a traditional-style fireplace that burns well and meets current building codes from experienced mason Mike Mehaffey.

  • Podcast Episode 169: Efficient Fireplaces, Healthy Humidity Levels, and Soundproofing Solutions

    The FHB crew recaps details of a job-site video shoot they just wrapped up, and then address some listener questions about a variety of construction and remodeling projects.

  • Seal an Unused Fireplace

    How to keep a rarely-used flue from wasting energy and making your home drafty and uncomfortable.

  • An Outdoor Fireplace Makes a Four-Season Porch

    Indoor fireplaces don't work well in superinsulated houses, so these California homeowners decided to meet their nostalgic need for a wood burner by putting it on the covered patio.

  • New Old Camp in the Adirondacks

    A dated lake cottage inspires a hardworking house rich in sentimental charm.

  • More Fireplace Artistry

    This work of art is more than just a mantel

  • The Fireplace Mantel and the Chic Interior

    This fireplace is nestled in a large white marble mantel. It feels like an abstract notion of a fire. The living room in this home has a wonderfully muted color…

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