A fireplace adds instant coziness to a living room, bedroom or patio—whether there's a fire lit or not. With a fireplace ...

Any decent fire-builder knows there are four necessary elements to building a roaring fireplace fire, aside from an open ...

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 ...

Before starting a fire, open the fireplace damper so smoke can properly exit through the chimney. Use kiln-dried firewood for the cleanest burn and least chimney build-up. Kindling lights quickly, but ...

A wood-burning stove or fireplace always makes spaces feel more cozy and welcoming. But you can’t build the perfect fire—or keep the surrounding area neat and tidy—without a dedicated fireplace tool ...

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Schedule a technician for a wood-burning fireplace before winter. Remove nearby flammable items and add a screen. A gas ...