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 ...

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 ...

There’s nothing better than the cheerful crackle and pop sounds of a warm, wood-burning fire. But it’s important to remember ...

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 ...

It’s that time of year when you might be thinking of starting your first indoor fire – if you haven’t already gotten your fireplace or wood-burning stove going. I happen to have two wood-burning ...

It seems winter has now arrived! Snow, cold, and more cold are sure signs that the season has definitely arrived. This weather, combined with the holiday season, invites having a nice fire to add to ...

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 ...

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 ...