Fireplaces & Wood Stoves

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How a Pellet Stove Works

Pinpoint the cause by understanding all the parts.

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Pellet Stove Repair

They usually break down in one of four ways.

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Everything You Need to Know About Wood Stoves

Freestanding fireplaces can help with heating and cooking.

A fireplace with flames and a log.
7 Tips to Make Your Fireplace as Energy Efficient as Possible

From using a top sealing damper to installing glass doors, here's a few ways to energy efficiency.

A stone fireplace with an insert.
Save Money on Heating With a Fireplace Insert

Adding a gas, wood, or pellet fireplace insert is a great way to heat up the home.

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How to Install a Wood or Coal Stove

They're both good sources of cheap heat.

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How to Install an Electric Fireplace Insert

It's an alternative to using the chimney.

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4 Tips for Cleaning a Fireplace Hearth

How to avoid the frustration of hearth dirt.

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How to Install a Direct Vent Fireplace Flue

Keep the flame alive with proper venting of your fireplace.

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4 Barbeque Grill Problems to Avoid

Avoid rust, food buildup, oil splashes and corrosion.

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How to Build Wooden Fireplace Surrounds

Create a completed look with a DIY fireplace surround.

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Using a Wood Burning Stove Insert for Fireplaces

A stove insert might be the solution you're looking for.

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How to Clean and Maintain a Patio Fireplace

Outdoor fireplaces need maintenance too.

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How to Replace Gas Fireplace Inserts

For a new look, insert here.

Install a Marble Hearth and Wood Fireplace Surround Part 1

A luxury marble hearth you can make yourself. Your wood burning fireplace can be elegant and affordable.

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A Guide to Buying Your First Wood Burning Stove

They're an economical and eco-friendly alternative.

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Troubleshooting a Brick Outdoor Fireplace

A fire needs fuel and air to burn properly.

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Is Your Fireplace Too Hot?

Warm is good, but check up on the nearby surfaces.

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How to Install a New Soot Collector on a Wood Burner

Soot is a natural byproduct of burning wood.

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The Dos and Don'ts of Fireplace Safety

Use these safety tips to keep your fireplace from going up in smoke.

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Fireplace Designs with Mosaic Tile

Tile mosaics offer a unique and creative appeal.

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How to Repair a Broken Fireplace Damper

If your fire results in a smoky room, your damper may not be working properly.

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5 Gel Fireplace Fuel Safety Tips

Gel is a common fuel source—understand the related safety.

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How to Remodel a Fireplace

Is it possible to make your fireplace the star of the room again without a total tear-down?

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3 Different Types of Fireplace Enclosures Explained

Select a fireplace enclosure to fit your decorating style.

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What to Burn in Your Fireplace

Get the most out of your cozy fire by using the best wood for the job.

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How to Install a Fireplace Damper Lock

A fireplace damper controls the amount of moisture and oxygen that enters into your fireplace.

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How to Build a Hearth for Your Wood-Stove

Build a safe landing for jumping sparks.

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How to Make Your Own Wood Burning Stove Pipe

Effectively and safely clear the smoke.

An electric fireplace.
Electric Wall Fireplace Installation

Installing one is actually easy.

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What's a Masonry Heater?

A Masonry heater allows you to heat your home with wood in a unique way.

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Zero Clearance Fireplace: What You Should Know

A zero clearance fireplace is a free-standing system.

A brick masonry fireplace with a lit fire.
Building an Indoor Masonry Fireplace with a Kit

Use the pieces and parts to create a cozy and safe spot.

electric portable fireplace
6 Tips for Troubleshooting Your Electric Portable Fireplace

An electric portable fireplace adds ambiance and warmth to a room, but what if it isn't working?

grill with coals lit in chimney starter
How to Build & Use a DIY Chimney Starter

Light your grill safely and quickly.

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Think You Know About Firewood?

Enjoy a winter of cozy fires.

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How to Repair a Damaged Stone Fireplace Surround

A stone fireplace surround is appealing to most homeowners.

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Pellet Stoves Offer Economical, Environmentally Friendly Heat

Supplement your home's heat - with an economical, easy to use pellet stove.

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Keep Wood Burning Fireplaces Clean and Clear for Safety

Have your chimney inspected and cleaned annually.

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4 Common Prefab Fireplace Problems to Avoid

They're a relatively recent heating feature.

Portable Fireplaces

There's no chimney in your home, but there's a fireplace in your future.

How to Clean Your Fireplace

It's a dirty task, but we break it down so you can soon be sitting in front of a roaring fire.