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 ...

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'd like to remove my fireplace brick, but it goes all the way up from the hearth to the ceiling. Is it possible to remove the brick and replace it with another material? After removal, what type ...