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: 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...