DIYer and woodworker April Wilkerson builds an outdoor fireplace as part of a full outdoor kitchen series.

As a DIY’er, it’s sometimes easier to custom-build your mantel so you can continually check yourself against the existing fireplace. Building a Custom Mantel I was recently asked to build a custom ...

Fireplaces are indisputably cozy. They evoke fresh snow and hot cocoa, winter weekends spent holed up in rustic cabins, favorite stews simmering on the stove. While installing a real, wood-burning one ...

When temperatures drop, a cozy fire is a balm for the soul and a quick cure for chills. Whether you want to add a fireplace to a blank wall or convert a wood-burning one to a more modern choice, it's ...