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 ...

Measure the area for the surround and the fireplace dimensions. Determine the exact top of the fireplace, because you’ll be setting a support slab across both sides of the surround to complete it. Dry ...

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 ...

Not all homes have a fireplace, and that can make delivering gifts harder on Santa. If you want to make your apartment or modern house a little more festive for the holidays, this DIY, fold-out ...

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 ...

Many people choose to convert wood-burning fireplaces to gas for easier operation. Image Source When temperatures drop, a cozy fire is a balm for the soul and a quick cure for chills. Whether you want ...

Before the temperature starts to fall, there are several things you can do to make sure your wood-burning fireplace is safe ...

Some make-up air comes in through leaks in the building envelope, but, again, a certain amount comes down the chimney, screwing up the operation of the fireplace. Make-up air can also be pulled down ...

If the fireplace has been used before remove excess ash and soot. Use a metal bucket to avoid accidental fires. Open your air control or dampener to allow air to flow through the chimney. Refer to ...