Modern fireplace design has evolved dramatically in recent years, but one element remains constant: the need for high-quality fuel that delivers exceptional performance, clean burning, and reliable ...

Burn Better Wood “The number one way to increase heat output is to use better wood,” says Dan Morris, founder of Fire and Saw. So don’t just grab any old log.

But like all open wood-burning fireplaces, it is very inefficient. An open fireplace can draw as much as 300 cubic feet of heated room air up the chimney every minute.

Homeowners can decorate an electric fireplace with the same design ideas as wood-burning or gas models. Popular surround, mantel and hearth options include brick, granite, slate, stone, wood and ...

If you love the look of a proper mantel, and enjoy the ambience a fire brings to the room, consider converting your old wood-burning fireplace to gas. More: Find a design professional in your area 4.

Q. My fireplace has glass doors. I would like to change it to a gas log. Is that possible? I was told that I would need an entirely new firebox for about $3,000 to accommodate a gas log. What shoul… ...

Stack Wood Log Cabin Style In your fireplace, put two or three logs down as a foundation. Then place two or three more logs on top of those in a crisscross manner.