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 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.

An earth-tone patio with a stucco fireplace.
How to Clean and Maintain a Patio Fireplace

Outdoor fireplaces need maintenance too.

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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?

A framed fireplace with a gas insert.
How to Replace Gas Fireplace Inserts

For a new look, insert here.

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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.

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A Guide to Buying Your First Wood Burning Stove

They're an economical and eco-friendly alternative.

Someone reading a book by the fire.
The Dos and Don'ts of Fireplace Safety

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

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.

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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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Troubleshooting a Brick Outdoor Fireplace

A fire needs fuel and air to burn properly.

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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.

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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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Fireplace Designs with Mosaic Tile

Tile mosaics offer a unique and creative appeal.

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

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

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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 Tips for Cleaning a Fireplace Hearth

How to avoid the frustration of hearth dirt.

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Using a Wood Burning Stove Insert for Fireplaces

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

marble fireplace
How to Build a Marble Fireplace

Mable cuts an elegant feature.

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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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4 Barbeque Grill Problems to Avoid

Avoid rust, food buildup, oil splashes and corrosion.

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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.

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3 Different Types of Fireplace Enclosures Explained

Select a fireplace enclosure to fit your decorating style.