If properly cared for, cast iron is the more desirable material for indoor fireplaces because it is more durable. What to look for in a quality fireplace grate Bars A rule of thumb is to purchase ...

So she bought a cast-iron replacement for about $16, at today`s exchange rates. The mantel was covered with several layers of paint, which most people would have paid a fireplace dealer to strip.

While integral to an efficient fireplace, most grates are shockingly simple. Most are just cast iron or steel rods bent and welded together. However, it’s still important to find a quality grate.

Top fireplace grate Hy-C Liberty Foundry Fireplace Grate What you need to know: A heavy-duty, cast-iron fireplace grate in the shape of a low basket, it helps keep logs in place.

If ever there was a justification for the Thermapen (from $80), which reads temperatures in an instant, it’s when you’re reaching into the fireplace to check on a steak.

We live in a circa 1900 bldg with original fireplace/mantel. Anyone else have a cast iron fireplace insert (?) like the one shown here? Logistically, how do you use it? The rectangular piece in the ...