Q: We had a small wood-burning stove installed in our family room with pipes coming out the top and running up to the roof. This was more than 10 years ago. About five years ago, my husband bought a ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nothing says cozy quite like the ambiance of a roaring fire on a snowy day. Unfortunately, fireplaces ...

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When the temperatures outside begin to drop there's nothing we'd rather do than curl up by the fire, sip hot cocoa, and read a good book. But if your home doesn't have a traditional fireplace, this is ...