Sage advice from a seasoned carpenter. In the finish carpentry world, fireplace mantels are often the aesthetic showpiece of a room. People use mantels to display family photos, treasured artworks, ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s that time of year when you might be thinking of starting your first indoor fire – if you haven’t already gotten your fireplace or wood-burning stove going. I happen to have two wood-burning ...

Every winter, I get quite a few emails from readers who suffer from smoky fireplaces. Just a month ago, one of my amateur radio friends reached out to me with the same problem. After asking him some ...

In a home that looked out onto the ocean and vast blue sky, nearly floor to ceiling windows took full advantage of the spectacular view. But inside, the walls were a little dark, and a small box of a ...