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Both functional and aesthetic, fireplace doors and screens keep your fire safely contained while being a beautiful element in your fireplace's design. Whether custom made or store bought, these works ...

The first apartment I lived in with my future wife was an old railroad-style place that was heated by an ancient “gas on gas” stove in the kitchen. In the winter months, cranking up as far as it would ...

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 ...

With heating costs threatening to hit new highs this winter, these small changes to your home and your habits can help you stay toasty—and on budget—in the months ahead. You don’t have to try them all ...

As temperatures dip, staying warm could mean running up your utility bills and generating greenhouse gases and other emissions that damage the planet and human health. Heating uses more energy and ...

Many of us can recall those brutal days when, in the name of modernity, some homeowners began chucking out their old fireplaces and removing awkward chimney breasts to create contemporary spaces with ...