Hi guys. I'm not 100% sure this is in the right group, but here goes.

I am remodeling my house (before getting married this fall) and want to
install brick around my fireplace and install gas logs. I got a quote
from a local mason and he wants $500 to brick the fireplace (I already
have the bricks, and it's a rather small fireplace I might add). Does
this sound like a fair price (I live in the southeast), but more
importantly. How difficult is it to lay (or install... I dont know the
terminology) brick. I'm a DIY guy, and would love to give it a try,
but I don't want to bite off more than I can handle. Any input would
be great!

-Chris