correctionAn earlier version of this article incorrectly identified the National Fire Protection Association as the National Fire Protection Agency. The article has been corrected. It’s that time of ...

Fireplaces are indisputably cozy. They evoke fresh snow and hot cocoa, winter weekends spent holed up in rustic cabins, favorite stews simmering on the stove. While installing a real, wood-burning one ...

I have a fireplace, a cord of split, seasoned wood, and a cold family. So I make a lot of fires. But, for me, nothing about a fire is ever consistent—not the tinder or kindling or logs. So, I always ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Many people choose to convert wood-burning fireplaces to gas for easier operation. Image Source When temperatures drop, a cozy fire is a balm for the soul and a quick cure for chills. Whether you want ...

Kent residents should expect more permanent neighbors this spring or summer: chimney swifts. While the birds are not new to the city, a designated shelter for them will be, since Kent’s city council ...

If the fireplace has been used before remove excess ash and soot. Use a metal bucket to avoid accidental fires. Open your air control or dampener to allow air to flow through the chimney. Refer to ...