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Nothing beats an amazing wood fire on a chilly evening! Learn how to maintain and safely enjoy fireplaces and wood stoves, get tips for cleaning chimneys and fireplaces, plus options in gas and pellet stoves
If you live in a home with a fireplace, you probably look forward to using it during the holiday season. Who doesn’t love curling up in front of a crackling fire with a cozy blanket and hot cup of cocoa? But while you’re mimicking scenes from your favorite holiday movie, your fireplace can pose a …
My house is in Evansville Indiana and was built in 1908. I want to paint our brick fireplace white. I know painting means it will be permanent which is fine with me. However, I saw that there are white brick stains and wanted to know if a white stain would be better than regular paint? …
Chimney repair and cleaning tips. Regular chimney repair and cleaning is an important way to prevent a chimney fire or carbon …
I have an old chimney that use to vent the furnace. It has now developed a leak at the lower junction of the chimney and the …
Using firewood for heat is more and more popular but it is not a very efficient way to heat your home. Here are tips on how to …
Pellet heat, used in free-standing pellet stoves and fireplace inserts, is gaining popularity as an approach to renewable home …
This heating season, I had a fireplace insert installed to provide most of our house heat. I would now like to minimize our …
My chimney leaks badly during heavy rain. I've been unable to find a person who can tell me how to fix it. Since I have …
What type and how do I install a wood burning stove insert in my 1999 PalmHarbor home. My pre-fab fireplace is worthless for …
What is an inexpensive way to stop my basement fireplace from leaking all over my basement floor, destroying everything in its …
I like to have a fire in our fireplace. I use plenty of kindling and dry hardwood, but I have difficulty getting and keeping a …
How can I remove smoke stains from the white brick face of my indoor fireplace?
I live in an old farmhouse in Virginia built in 1900. I am having spalling with my bricks (coming from a chimney used for a …
We discovered a leak from the chimney down to our brick-in fireplace. The brick on the inside is now dark brown and white. I …
I live in a house that has a fireplace insert. One of the panels are cracked. I take it that it is concrete. I tried to find the …
I have water leaking from my chimney, through the flue, and into my basement. This has happened twice – both times we had …
Twelve years ago we had a gas log fireplace added to our home. The contractor did an inadequate job on the flashing, so earlier …
I had a vent-free gas fireplace installed a few years ago, after an extended power outage. Since then condensation develops on …
My house has a mudroom and it also has a fireplace. Could I keep a little ash can with the ashes for the fireplace in the …
Find out how to add vintage charm to a home with a fireplace mantel for those who rent a house or apartment and don't have the …
We have an “A-frame” gas fireplace in our family room. Thinking of updating and replacing with an electric …
Get tips for seasonal fireplace maintenance. Learn what to do to prevent chimney fires caused by creosote, how to store …
I have a standard wood burning fireplace with no perks like a blower system. It really is not meant to heat the house but I …
Learn how pine cones make great fire starters. Find out how to dry pine cones or dip them in wax to use as firestarters in your …
Richard Matore of Pillar to Post Home Inspection in Newington, Connecticut (via The Money Pit). Courtesy of ASHI Reporter …
