We can't wait to light the first fire of the season, crawl under a blanket, and sip some hot cocoa. But hold on a second—when ...

Clean brick fireplaces with a vinegar-and-water mix, avoiding harsh chemicals that can damage porous brick. Vacuum, scrub gently in small sections, and finish with a brick sealer once dry. Keep it ...

Make sure your fireplace is prepped and the flue damper is open. Then, start stacking firewood using either the log cabin or ...

Smoke Alert Home Fire Safety reports that regular chimney sweeping prevents fires, carbon monoxide buildup, and improves ...

As temperatures drop and wood stoves fire up across Butte County, one local business is working overtime to make sure those ...

This series highlights the expertise of Brownstoner's Services Pros. Are you having your chimney inspected and cleaned often enough? Whether or not your house has a working fireplace, chances are you ...

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The first chill of autumn is the signal for many to stoke their fireplaces to ward off the cold. But the annual practice can lead to disaster for the unprepared. Built-up residue on the lining of ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

How to have a beautiful warm fire place in your home with no flue and no vent? Still a relatively new concept, ethanol and isopropyl alcohol gel ventless fireplaces have grown substantially even since ...