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Q: A few minutes after I turned on my gas fireplace this evening, I noticed a faint gas smell. I am concerned about t...
Q: I tried to get a fire started in my living room, but my gas fireplace won’t turn on. Any idea what’s causing this?...
For many of us, the first day of autumn—or even Labor Day—signals the end of “hanging-out-outside” season. But it do...
Winter is ComingBrrrr! Most of us are past the point at which we can spend all day puttering around outside, taking c...
A fireplace brings warmth to any home, literally and figuratively. Fireplace mantels are both functional and ornament...
Typical Range: $400 to $2,000 National Average: $1,200There’s nothing quite like curling up to a cozy fire on a co...
Whether shoppers are looking for a portable heat source to extend their patio’s seasonal usage or a stylish focal poi...
An electric fireplace TV stand is an excellent option to make your room look better while also setting up the ideal l...
Tabletop fire pits, also called tabletop fireplaces, provide the cozy aesthetic and charm of a crackling fire but in ...
Many homes have brick facades, fireplaces, mantels, interior walls, and walkways. Although it’s a long-lasting buildi...
Spending an evening outdoors by the warm glow of a campfire is a great way to unwind with family and friends. But bef...
The metal fire pit that serves as the focal point of your backyard on brisk evenings won’t last long if it’s not prot...
While a wood-burning fireplace may warm you on a chilly day, if its chimney lacks a quality protective cap, you’re le...
Typical Range: $870 to $3,792 National Average: $2,314When snowflakes are swirling and Old Man Winter is howling a...
Typical Range: $1,500 to $20,000 National Average: $3,000There must be some ancient gene that causes humans to enj...
Electric fireplace inserts, popular electric room heaters, are not only energy-efficient and relatively easy to insta...
You might be tempted to bring your own firewood on your next camping trip, or haul back fallen logs to use in your ho...
If you’re looking for the perfect solution to keep your home warm and toasty in the winter without spending an exorbi...
There’s nothing like sitting by a backyard firepit or around a living room hearth on a crisp fall evening or cold win...
A wood-burning stove provides an effective heat source for a home, cabin, or even a tent. It also creates a rustic fe...
Adding an outdoor fireplace may be just what your alfresco entertaining space needs, but if you’re not sure about spe...
A warm, crackling fire on a chilly night is timeless, but design trends change. If you’ve updated your furniture or r...
A fireplace insert is a unit installed into a pre-existing wood or stone fireplace. Among the types available, those ...
There are several different types of fireplace inserts, but gas models are a favorite since they offer the ambiance o...
Whether you have a traditional open fire or a wood-burning fireplace insert, a set of fireplace tools (also called a ...
Most people simply place firewood on the hearth of their wood-burning fireplaces. What they don’t realize is that a f...
Typical Range: $500 to $3,500Many homeowners enjoy the convenience of flipping a switch and having the glow and war...
While the days are still long and the temps are soaring, preparing a home for the coming winter is the last thing on ...
An outdoor fire pit creates an inviting campfire vibe to extend your enjoyment of your backyard space well into the e...
Firewood storage doesn’t have to be boring. Use one of these ideas to come up with a functional way to keep logs ready to toss onto the flames at a moment’s notic...
Bricks are used regularly in commercial, industrial, and residential construction because they are durable, long-last...
Q: My wife and I just bought our first home, complete with wood-burning fireplace. We’re excited—but unsure exactly w...
Creosote is a by-product of burning wood, coal, pellets, or oil, which create gases as they burn. These gases rise th...
It’s pretty tough to beat kicking back in front of a warm fire on a cold night. Whether you burn wood in a fireplace,...
Those living in wooded areas with plenty of hardwoods have the luxury of free firewood if they have the right tool fo...
When outdoor temps drop and sweaters come out of storage, there's nothing quite like the crackle of a real fire. Whet...
A crackling fire adds a certain coziness to a home, and ash cleanup is a necessary and usually unpleasant chore. Trad...
Give that outdated or blah fireplace a makeover with one of these creative DIY fireplace decorating ideas.
Find the best wood stove to keep you and your home toasty during the cold months.
Whether it takes you back to camp, the beach, or other summertime memories, there’s something special about gathering...
What's summer without s'mores? Even if your outdoor living space is limited to a small side yard, you can still enjoy...
Small home annoyances are sometimes indicators of a bigger structural problem. Learn to recognize the signs of these maintenance issues that need to get addressed...
If you long for the glowing warmth of a fireplace but could do without the usual maintenance, consider an electric on...
A toasty fire is a welcome addition on any chilly evening. Less welcome is the hassle of wrestling with damp wood or ...
Enjoying the warm of a wood-burning fireplace is priceless to many, but buying firewood can be expensive. It can run ...
Ignite inspiration with these striking tile fireplace surrounds to find the look that suits your décor.
Q: I was alarmed to see smoke enter the living room when I last used my fireplace. Why was my fireplace smoking, and ...
At first, it may seem like a foolproof undertaking: You put some wood in the fireplace, light a match, then sit back ...
Kicking back in front of a roaring fire is among the simplest, most satisfying pastimes during chilly weather. But th...
As days get shorter and the weather gets colder, we retreat indoors to the warmth of our homes and hearths. If you ha...
Few delights scream summer like sitting around a fire pit with friends and family. But before you light up a blaze, take some time to reacquaint yourself with the...
Homebuilders often install electrical and cable outlets over the fireplace mantle to allow homeowners to set up a fla...
A wood-burning fireplace adds both ambience and comfortable heat during the cold winter months. But what to do with all the ashes that those cozy fires leave behi...
Keep the cold out, the heat in, and your energy bill down with these cost-effective tips for winterizing your home.
Nothing is quite as warm and cozy as a crackling fire in autumn. But before you touch match to kindling, take a good look around your fireplace and chimney to mak...
Practical and eco-friendly, pellet stoves are the perfect solution to a variety of home heating challenges.
Of all the many species available, which types of firewood are the best to use at home?
Nothing feels quite as nice as the cozy glow of a warm fire on a blustery winter’s day. While wood-burning models are...
Q: I’d like to hang a new 65-inch TV over the fireplace in our family room, but my partner’s afraid that heat from th...
Fire pits are a hot commodity! These attractive backyard additions can dress up a drab yard with mesmerizing flames w...
Is it OK to burn charcoal indoors? Does it matter what kind of wood you throw on the fire? Read on to learn which materials have no place in your fireplace.
Dust and dirt may go undetected on the lighter patina of stone fireplaces compared with brick, but your fireplace mus...
During the colder months, nothing beats warming the house with a crackling fire. But while wood-burning fireplaces sh...
There are more than 25,000 chimney fires incurring $125 million-plus in property damage every year in the United Stat...
It's the ultimate in backyard entertaining—an outdoor fireplace where friends and family gather to share good times a...
The naturally distressed patina of brick adds to its desirability indoors and out, but too much dirt accumulation can...
A wood-burning stove or fireplace provides warmth and ambiance, but it also poses some risks. The most serious? Chimn...
You can repaint the walls, re-carpet the floor, and replace all outdated furniture, but leaving that eyesore of an ol...
Even if it’s not operational, a fireplace somehow still makes a space feel cozy—and ups its “architectural charm” fac...
Seems like just yesterday that the red brick in your family room looked perfect, but tastes change with time. Now you...
From luxe fire pits to eco-friendly floating hearths, these 21 radiant fireplaces could set any home aglow with their warmth, comfort, and trailblazing style.
Curling up in front of a fire is a thoroughly delightful aspect of fall and winter. But fires can be a messy business...
As temperatures dip, nothing feels better than thick fleece socks and a seat next to the fire. But, between uses, an ...
Plenty of us recall nestling around the cozy warmth of wood stoves, whiling away the winter-evening hours among famil...
There’s nothing more comforting on a cold winter's night than curling up in front of a crackling fire. But it takes f...
The fall season has been mild this year, but chilly temperatures are right around the corner, especially with the off...
Fireplace season has at long last arrived: Time to gather around the hearth, hunker down, and embrace the warmth of t...
Sometimes, even despite attentive maintenance and care, brick masonry fireplaces amass a fair amount soot, mildew, an...
If you love your fireplace and spending time in front of a cheery, crackling flame, you’re no doubt familiar with fir...
It's not hard to understand the allure of ventless gas fireplaces. On the one hand, they offer heat and a cozy ambian...
Some homeowners are so drawn to the fireplace that they ignore the mess and hassle that accompany its operation and m...
Gas fireplaces have been showing up in more and more homes the past few years. They're clean, easy to use, and add a ...
With temperatures dropping, homeowners are resuming their seasonal quest to get the most heat for the least money. If...
Costs for heating your home with oil, natural gas, propane, and electricity seem to go in only one direction: up! Steadily increasing prices for fossil fuels are ...
When you're pulling your parkas and mittens from the back of the closet, it's also a good time to make sure your fire...
When it’s cold outside, there is nothing more delightful than curling up in front of a roaring fireplace. First, make sure your hearth is inviting and safe.
Jessica Bruno is a mom, daughter, and granddaughter—and the creative force behind the popular blog Four Generations O...
Cozying up to a roaring fire is a winter evening pastime that no one would reject. Disposing of fireplace ashes? Well...
A roaring fire makes for a lovely scene, but fireplaces are notorious energy-wasters. Most of the heat generated by a...
There’s nothing quite like sitting by a cozy fireplace on a chilly night. Unless you own your own private forest, tho...
Did you know that only about ten percent of the heat from a fire in the fireplace makes it into the room? That’s righ...
Everyone loves the imagery of chestnuts roasting on an open fire—but wait just a minute! An open fire may be great fo...
They're not just for living rooms anymore! With a well-situated fireplace, any room in the house can become warm and cozy.
If you like fireplaces but your home doesn't have one, a zero-clearance fireplace could be for you. It can be set o...
Is there anything better than sitting beside the fireplace on a chilly winter eve? Not only does a fireplace provide ...
Why would Kris Kringle choose to squeeze his considerable girth through one of the narrowest and most soot-covered pa...
You can lose a lot of heat through your chimney, even with the damper closed. Installing fireplace doors is a great ...
There are a host of reasons that homeowners choose to paint brick:• If a brick fireplace is out of sync with the deco...
As winter approaches, many homeowners are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to use their fireplaces and wood-burni...
Fireplaces are a nice feature in any home. Count Rumford fireplaces, known for their heat efficiency, are tall and s...
If a smokey, wood-burning hearth seems like a hassle, these sleek and clean electric fireplaces will warm you up—with no mess to bring you down.
A new set of fireplace tools brings both style and utility to your hearth. Here are a few guidelines that will help y...
Call it the PC-ification of the fireplace. A company called Bio-Blaze is selling a line of portable, vent-free firepl...
If you heat your house with wood, you know how expensive buying firewood can be. Cutting, splitting, and drying a cor...
While traditional open-hearth, wood-burning fireplaces are quickly going the way of the dinosaur, if you still want t...
Fireplace inserts are a great way to update an existing masonry fireplace. A traditional open-front wood-burning fire...
'Tis the season for hot chocolate and snuggles by the fire. Many newer homes have gone to gas fireplaces. They’re che...
The warmth of a wood stove appeals to many homeowners as much for its practicality (it can cut down on heating costs)...
We've rounded up the best fireplace accessories to poke, air, and shield flames while keeping your hearth looking great.
While it’s hard to argue with the romance of a crackling fire on a chilly night, your fireplace might be costing you ...
Burning MoneyA fire in an open hearth is only 10 percent efficient at best, which means that 90 percent of the heat e...
Love the idea of a stone fireplace mantel but turned off by the high price? Eldorado Stone—one of the leading manufac...
Fireplaces have always been among the top amenities for homeowners looking to buy a new house. In fact, they rank jus...
Consider these gas fireplaces for warmth and energy savings, certainly, but also for their red-hot style.
It’s January and, while some of the country is buried in snow, people in more moderate climates are still enjoying th...
Nothing celebrates the colder weather like the distinct scent and sound of a crackling log in the wood burning firepl...
The walls in the new addition are just about ready for paint. The new fireplace, trimmed with fieldstone, will make this new in-law suite very cozy. Interior door...
Bob talks with Robert Rainey of PJ Overhead Door as the new and improved garage door panels and tracks are installed on the Norwell home.
Bob meets with Ed and Lisa Zywusko, a husband-and-wife masonry team, and sees how they are going to refurbish the old brick chimney.
The house's two chimneys are repaired, allowing the installation of a gas fireplace insert, and basement family-room cabinets are completed.
Jack Murdock from RMI and Craig Ryans from Vermont Castings demonstrate how simple it is to have gas appliances and heat in a rural location.
The crew from The Ironhouse hooks up with Dan DeMagistris of Heat-N-Glo to install the fireplace.
Bob returns to Winterthur, the historic du Pont estate, to tour the Tappahannock Room.
Bob tours one of Winterthur's most ornate rooms, the Blackwell Parlor.
Bob and Chris Vila join Andy Grover of Hallsted Welles Associates for the installation of a new, flexible, stainless-steel chimney liner.
Bob talks with general contractor Ted Riley about the fireplace construction.
Masons are building the Rumford fireplace, as Bob talks over the herringbone construction process being used.
Masons install the throat and flue for the Rumford fireplace in the Lifespan House.
Bob explores the practice of custom lamp making and learns more about the outdoor fireplace.
Carpenter Bob Ryley and Greg Cowan (from Tidewater Restoration) discuss the process of restoring the antique mantelpiece.
Bob returns to the Virginia governor's mansion to see the restored mantelpiece reinstalled in the ballroom.
The first Elmwood project concerns remodeling a Gothic Carpenter-style home, built in 1871.
Joe Murphy installs a direct vent gas-driven fireplace, and Howard Brickman refinishes the hardwood floor.
Pat and Roger Simons, the owners of the second house in the Elmwood project, review the goals of their bathroom remodel.
Bob watches as the mason lays a new hearth in the old fireplace using salvaged Charleston brick.
Bob joins restoration contractor Richard Marks in the library of the Federal-Style home to review the restoration of the mantel.
As the mason builds a Count Rumford fireplace, he describes the foundation built to support the hearth and the variety of bricks used throughout the fireplace.
The search for Bob's next project house ends, when he finds a small 19th-century home on a large plot of land in East Chop, a laid-back, picturesque part of the i...
Bob and contractor John Clancy discuss creating the new concrete chimney at the Victorian-style project house in Martha's Vineyard.
Bob tours the Vermont Castings factory in Randolph, VT in order to learn about the manufacturing process for the type of wood-burning stove being used in the Mart...
Carpenter-contractor Bob Ryley dresses up the fireplace to give it a Colonial look.
Fireplace dealer Kris Renier installs a new zero-clearance fireplace and explains how it operates.
