Fireplaces are indisputably cozy. They evoke fresh snow and hot cocoa, winter weekends spent holed up in rustic cabins, favorite stews simmering on the stove. While installing a real, wood-burning one ...

Wood-burning fireplaces produce ash and other byproducts that require cleaning. But the way you extinguish your fire could be ...

When kids, pets, or grandparents are staying with you, it's not a bad idea to ensure your fireplace is as safe as possible.

I have a fireplace, a cord of split, seasoned wood, and a cold family. So I make a lot of fires. But, for me, nothing about a fire is ever consistent—not the tinder or kindling or logs. So, I always ...

There are a good number of us who would commit minor crimes to have a stunning fireplace in our homes. The look of one just exudes coziness and couldn't be more perfect during the holidays. However, ...

They are not always a source of heat, but they add decorative warmth in a house. Houses with fireplaces have a stronger pull for buyers than homes without them. One reason is decorative. Whether they ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

These are all the items you should avoid placing inside old, faux, or unused fireplaces, especially if you want a standout ...