If you have leftover bricks around, you can DIY your own custom hearth that is sure to make your fireplace or wood stove look ...

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Before the temperature starts to fall, there are several things you can do to make sure your wood-burning fireplace is safe and efficient. The National Fire Protection Association recommends chimneys ...

Schedule a technician for a wood-burning fireplace before winter. Remove nearby flammable items and add a screen. A gas fireplace needs a pre-winter pro visit, too. The technician cleans the unit and ...

When the days shorten and temperature drops, it’s time to start gathering around the fireplace. This cozy enclave becomes the heart of your home during the winter, but getting the most out of your ...

Experts at a 40-year-old family chimney sweeping business are emphasizing the importance of prioritizing chimney maintenance this winter season. “In the winter," Arlene Winn of San Luis Obispo said, ...

Winter and fireplaces go together like hot chocolate and marshmallows; the pair is almost synonymous with the season. However, there are a few things you need to do before you light the first fire of ...