The holiday season brings visions of stockings, hung on the mantel above a crackling fireplace. The smell burning in the fireplace conjures happy memories of times past spent with friends and family. A fireplace serves as a beautiful centerpiece surrounded by moments of joy and peace with friends and family, especially during the holiday season. If your fireplace brings you headaches instead of joy, it may be time to consider making improvements to create the perfect ambiance in your home.