If you want to say goodbye to your fireplace, but aren't sure how, our architects have all the advice you need ...

Dear Angie: How much would it cost to remove a brick fireplace and chimney, so we can join two rooms? Dear Irene: Taking out a brick fireplace and chimney, especially on a potentially load-bearing ...

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 ...

Q: My husband and I are in escrow on a home that has an old fireplace. We had it inspected by a professional who has a good reputation for restoration. The report came back that it is in hazardous ...

A reader recently asked how much it would cost to remove a brick fireplace and chimney so that her family could join two rooms. Unfortunately, taking out a brick fireplace and chimney, especially on a ...

One of the biggest uncertainties about a home renovation project is the structural element, and in particular what is involved in removing a chimney or fireplace. But it’s simpler than you think – you ...

Homes with fireplaces offer warmth and appeal, but dated details can put a damper on the overall aesthetic. Consider what decorative pieces on the mantel you can update. Look at the tile or brick ...

Dear Angie: How much would it cost to remove a brick fireplace and chimney, so we can join two rooms? Dear Irene: Taking out a brick fireplace and chimney, especially on a potentially load-bearing ...

I own a semi-detached house in Knocklyon, it was built in 1975 and the chimney goes up the centre of the house and does not attach to my neighbour’s house in any way. I’m planning on removing the ...

Q. How much would it cost to remove a brick fireplace and chimney, so we can join two rooms? A. Taking out a brick fireplace and chimney, especially on a potentially load-bearing wall, is no small ...