Some folks love the romance of a wood-burning fire. Others may prefer the all-night warmth of a wood stove. But almost everyone can agree they’d prefer their fires to stay safely in the firebox of ...

Why would you want a wood stove in your home? There are plenty of pros. Reducing your reliance on the grid is one great reason. The fact that wood is far more renewable than other resources (lookin’ ...

We can't wait to light the first fire of the season, crawl under a blanket, and sip some hot cocoa. But hold on a second—when is the last time you had your chimney cleaned? If you haven't had your ...

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While cozy evenings in front of the fireplace are certainly irresistible, take the time to make sure it is as safe as it is inviting. A 2022 report from the National Fire Protection Association states ...

Creosote buildup in woodburning stoves is a function of wood moisture content and combustion temperature. My family’s sole source of heat is one woodburning stove, and living in chilly Minnesota, we ...

Sit by the fire with less cleaning, less work, and less pollution. On cold, still winter nights in San Francisco, it’s illegal to use a fireplace. As in a handful of other places, the local air ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...