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Your Complete Guide to Wood Stoves

Wood-burning stoves have been around for a long time. In fact, wood stoves first came into use in the 1500s. Today, they’re used to …

Molly McRedmond
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9 Must-Do Fall Home Improvement Projects

Home improvement and maintenance is a year-round endeavor, but there’s no shame in admitting that some seasons are more conducive than …

Julia Clem
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Best Ways to Update a Brick Fireplace

Fireplaces are wonderful for lending a cozy ambience to a family room, but what if your home’s fireplace just isn’t your style? What if …

Julia Clem
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Make “Winter Cleaning” the New “Spring Cleaning”

The cold weather may be keeping you inside, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get things done. Make your time inside productive, and …

Ensley Caldwell
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Infographic on What Not to Burn In Your Fireplace

Feet up, hot cocoa in hand, and the warm glow of the fire washing over you—there’s nothing quite like lounging in front of the …

Vincent Ingram
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Responsible Burning Policies

Everyone loves a fun summer evening around the fire pit, but careless burning practices could cause much more serious harm than just a …

Maggie Clendenin
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How to Make Your Fireplace More Efficient

Since a fireplace is a seasonal item, it’s important to keep it clean and up to snuff even when it’s not in regular use. For whichever …

Ensley Caldwell
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Preparing Your Fireplace and Chimney for the Cold Season

Winter is coming, and before it gets too cold, it’s a good idea to be sure your chimney and fireplace are in working order. From …

Malone Walker
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Chimney Protection: 3 Tips from a Best Pick

This article was crafted with the help of Michael Boudart of Lindemann Chimney Co. Unless you have a fireplace and use it often, you …

Ashley Parker
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4 Things You Didn’t Know about Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Although carbon monoxide differs only slightly in chemical structure from the benign carbon dioxide we exhale, this dangerous gas is a …

Julia Clem
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It’s Decembrrrr! Follow These Cozy Tips to Keep Safe and Warm

One of the most important winter safety tips is to keep yourself warm. Provided you have an indoor location to retreat to, it is fairly …

Ashley Parker
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Fireplace and Chimney Maintenance in the Winter

Fireplaces are a great source of heat, but they can also be very dangerous. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission …

Brittani Banks
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How to Prep Your Home for Thanksgiving

If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year, you may feel a little overwhelmed by the number of tasks to complete before the big day. …

Julia Clem
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Hidden Dangers in Your Chimney

With the cooler months approaching, it’s important to make sure your fireplace and chimney are in good working order. In last week’s …

Laura Hucke

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