What is Hearth?
[[Image:RFK-005-Feuerstelle-im-17-Jh.JPG|thumb|250px|right|Hearth with cooking utensils]] A '''hearth''' is a [[brick]] or [[rock (geology)|stone]] lined [[fireplace]] or [[oven]] that is used for [[cooking]] and [[heating]]. Historically, the hearth was the center of the home, as it provided heat for the house. In more modern times, the hearth may be a section of the fireplace that can be seen. This often includes [[tile]]s around the base of the fireplace and the floor. ==References== {{reflist}} {{stub}} [[Category:Home]]