If you have leftover bricks around, you can DIY your own custom hearth that is sure to make your fireplace or wood stove look ...

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Add this to your winter maintenance checklist. Checking your fireplace before winter keeps your home safe by preventing hidden problems like blockages or fire hazards. A full winter prep should ...

Schedule a technician for a wood-burning fireplace before winter. Remove nearby flammable items and add a screen. A gas fireplace needs a pre-winter pro visit, too. The technician cleans the unit and ...

When the days shorten and temperature drops, it’s time to start gathering around the fireplace. This cozy enclave becomes the heart of your home during the winter, but getting the most out of your ...

Experts at a 40-year-old family chimney sweeping business are emphasizing the importance of prioritizing chimney maintenance this winter season. “In the winter," Arlene Winn of San Luis Obispo said, ...

HOUSTON — With a hard freeze expected in the Houston area next week, many are going to be doing their best to stay warm. By Monday and Tuesday mornings next week, we could see temperatures in the city ...

Winter and fireplaces go together like hot chocolate and marshmallows; the pair is almost synonymous with the season. However, there are a few things you need to do before you light the first fire of ...