Chapter 1
Your Fire Place
Ritual and Culture
Taming Fire
Keeping the Home Fires Burning
What’s Your Fire Place?
A Hearth for Every Room

Chapter 2
Fireplaces
What Sort of Fireplace for Your Home?
Masonry Fireplaces
Prefabricated Fireplaces
Where Does Your Fireplace Belong?
Chimney Basics
Chimney Style

Chapter 3
Chimneypiece Style: The Mantel, Surround, and Hearth
Fireplace Style
A Glossary of Terms
Choosing Materials
Mantelpiece Design

Chapter 4
Stoves
What to Consider
How a Stove Works
Finding the Right Stove for Your Space
Retrofitting a Fireplace for a Woodstove
Stove Style
Masonry Heaters
Heating Your Home with Wood

Chapter 5
Alternatives to Wood
Fuel Options
Gas-Burning Appliances
Pellet Stoves
Corn Stoves
Electric Fireplaces
Emerging Technologies

Chapter 6
Outdoor Fire Places
The Fire Outside
Campfires
Fire Pits
Outdoor Fireplaces

Glossary

Resources