An electric fireplace insert can nestle into various custom setups ... like a mantelpiece with a vacant wall beneath, but in many cases, you'll have to whip one up from scratch.

Installing a fireplace insert can greatly improve the operation ... The project often involves altering the brick or stone inside the chimney and working with electrical and gas lines.

Frame the fireplace opening to put more emphasis on the firebox and less on the wall of stone. Buy a fireplace surround kit from a fireplace shop or a home center, or create your own design using ...

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