Fireplaces are a central household feature. Stone and Glass Tile can give you a very contemporary look.

fireplaces in the window with or without a pipe.

According to the National Association of Home Builders, fireplaces rank among the top three features desired by home buyers. Realtors estimate that a fireplace adds as much as $12,000 to the value of a house. (The exact figure varies by region and the design of the fireplace.) But few of us need experts...