A concrete foundation and metal frame were built to fit a ready-made wood-burning fireplace insert and built-in firewood boxes. The shiplap walls are made from fiber cement v-groove siding ...

The whole thing ships in two boxes, one for the mantel and one for the fireplace insert, so you’ll need to put it together. Most of the user reviews say that’s a pretty painless task.

When cold weather hits, a pellet stove or an electric fireplace insert can take the chill out of a room and give your home a cozier feel. Consumer Reports just evaluated pellet stoves and fireplace ...