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 ...

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 ...

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That said, installing your very own fireplace is a much less soothing experience: you need a constant supply of firewood, fire building know-how, constant patience to clean away the soot, and a rather ...

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 ...

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