Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

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Leach the ash: Remove leftover potassium salts in the ash by filling a bucket with ash and rainwater (ideally rain water). Then, let the mixture sit for 30 minutes. The ash should drop to the bottom ...

There’s nothing quite like the warmth of a roaring fire to cozy up your living room—both literally and figuratively. But not everyone is lucky enough to have a working fireplace. And if yours happens ...

There’s nothing better than cozying up in the winter next to a nice roaring fire. That is, if your fireplace cleaning is up to date. No amount of hygge will make you relax if you’re staring into a ...

A wood-burning stove or fireplace always makes spaces feel more cozy and welcoming. But you can’t build the perfect fire—or keep the surrounding area neat and tidy—without a dedicated fireplace tool ...

When I first unboxed Turbro's Suburbs TS25 Smart Electric Fireplace, I was annoyed that it did not come with the recommended 6-inch Phillips-head screwdriver needed to attach the fireplace's ...

Or it won’t be, once you follow this advice. By Tim McKeough “The fireplace must be the focus of every rational scheme of arrangement,” Edith Wharton and Ogden Codman Jr. wrote in their 1897 design ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? As cold weather sets in, you’re likely dreaming of cozy nights by the fire.. But ...