Fireplaces & Wood Stoves

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A pile of burning money.
Make Your Fireplace Energy Efficient

Keep the cold out and the warm in by making sure your fireplace is operating at peak efficiency.

Log fire in a fireplace.
Proper Fireplace Maintenance

Before, during and after your fire, here's how to keep you fireplace healthy.

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Troubleshooter's Guide for a Smoking Fireplace Problem

Homeowners often ask what causes a fireplace to smoke during use.

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Why Fireplaces Work and Why They Sometimes Don't

Why fireplaces work, and how best to build them, has been a topic of hot debate literally for centuries.

Corner fireplace with a mantel
How to Decorate Around a Corner Fireplace

Even in the corner, it can be a focal point.

marble fireplace
How to Build a Marble Fireplace

Mable cuts an elegant feature.

decorative wood fireplace in white room
Build a Decorative Wood Fireplace in 7 Steps

It can't burn wood, but it can still warm up a room.

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How to Buy an Electric Fireplace

When gloomy weather threatens outside, settle in for the night in front of a fireplace.

A three sided fireplace.
Installing a Three-sided Fireplace

It's also known as a corner fireplace.

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5 Potential Ventless Fireplace Dangers

A ventless fireplace is convenient but dangerous.

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How to Build a Barbecue Grill Island

A typical barbecue grill does not normally offer sufficient space for working and cooking.

A pellet stove.
Pellet Stove Hearth Construction Tips

A pellet stove adds value to your living area.

fireplace with gel logs
The Pros and Cons to Gel Fireplace Logs

To gel or not to gel is a question for more than your hair.

A pot belly stove in the corner of a cabin
Installing a Pot Belly Stove in Five Steps

Heat your space with a good old-fashioned pot belly stove.

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Vent-Free vs Direct Vent Fireplaces

When choosing a new fireplace, you may have the choice between direct vent fireplaces and vent-free.

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Pellet Stove Chimney Installation

Safety is the primary concern for proper installation.

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3 Techniques to Build a Fire in Your Wood Stove

There are at least three effective fire building techniques.

A fireplace mantel.
How to Build Fireplace Mantels

A fireplace mantel adds warmth and character.

A stone fireplace.
Stone Fireplace Cleaning Tips

Keep your stone fireplace in top shape!

stack of firewood
5 Essential Tips for Maintaining Your Wood-Burning Fireplace

Treat your fireplace well to get through the winter.

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Wood Burning Stoves: An Economical Alternative

The cost of heating your home these days can be quite astronomical.

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Some Facts About Firewood

Everything you could possibly want to know about firewood.

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3 Brick Fireplace Removal Mistakes

Brick fireplace removal can mean you remove the brick surround, or the fireplace.

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6 Limestone Fireplace Maintenance Tips

In terms of maintenance, a limestone fireplace can require more than other natural stone fireplaces.

An electric fireplace.
How to Install an Electric Wall Mount Fireplace

This is an effective and easy solution to bring heat to your home.

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2 Best Woods for Fireplace Mantel Shelves

Breathe some new life into your home's fireplace with an upgrade to the mantel.

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How to Clean and Maintain Soapstone Fireplaces

Among household fireplaces, soapstone fireplaces are regarded as a dependable, aesthetic option.

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Is an Ethanol Fireplace Cost Affective?

An ethanol fireplace as a heating solution is gaining popularity as it is safe.

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5 Tips for Repairing a Wood Burning Stove

Making use of a wood burning stove is an easy and efficient way to provide your home with heat.

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Pellet Stoves vs Gas Stoves

Choosing between pellet stoves and gas stoves can be a very difficult decision.

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How to Install a Pellet Stove Pipe

A pellet stove pipe is an important aspect of all pellet stoves.

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4 Common Fireplace Damper Problems to Avoid

A fireplace damper helps the fireplace retain heat when it is not in use.

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How to Paint Your Faux Stone Fireplace

If you have just installed a faux stone fireplace, you may decide that you would like to paint it.

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How to Install a Fireplace Trim

Fireplace trim can ramp up your decor.

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Free Standing Electric Fireplace Maintenance Tips

A free-standing electric fireplace is generally a low-maintenance appliance.

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10 Safety Tips to Remember when Using a Wood Burning Stove

A wood burning stove that is properly installed and maintained can provide warmth and comfort.

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Framing a Corner Fireplace

A corner fireplace will add so much beauty and comfort to any room.

A dirty stone fireplace.
Stone Fireplace Facade Removal Guide

This is necessary for many chimney projects.

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How to Clean a Chimney

If your chimney is lined in creosote, then a thorough cleaning should be done for safety's sake.

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How to Convert a Gas Fireplace to a Pellet Fireplace

You may have an old gas fireplace in your home which you would like to turn into a pellet fireplace.