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Our home has two stories and this works best if you can use the upper story less and live on the lower story. This works great for me and my husband because we are empty nesters and have a...
The last thing anyone wants during the holiday season or any other time is a home that has been destroyed by fire. Especially when it is due to negligence and could have been easily avoided. Fire...
This very easy kid-capable fireplace newspaper log making process makes far better use of used newspaper than trashing or recycling it elsewhere. All, while making a useful and cost-free supply of...
There is nothing better than sitting around your fireplace watching the dancing flames while reading a book, or embracing your loved ones. But if you do not build your fire right this can turn...
If you have a fireplace, you have a tons of ashes. Well rather then just throwing them out, you can use them around the house, garden or if you live on a farm. There are many uses and let me...
Whether you have a small, large, ornate or rustic mantle, there are a few key basics to keep in mind when choosing items to decorate. Since the fireplace and mantle is most often considered the...
When winter winds start blowing, our energy costs threaten to skyrocket. Every little bit that we can conserve will help our pocketbooks and our environment. Here are some steps to take that...
Winterize your home for warmth prior to the first frost. This will allow you the adequate time to complete your insulation projects without the stress of rushing to get the job done. Here are...
Decorating your home usually starts at the fireplace if you have one. The mantel is built for perfect decorating! If you use the fireplace and have a lit fire, you should use artificial greenery...
Do you have an unused fireplace that you're wondering what you're going to do with it? Maybe it's just too messy to keep up with. We do, it's been unused for years because supposedly it won't...
Winter is an enjoyable time of year, especially when you can stay home on weekends and snuggle up on the couch and listen to the fire crackle in the fireplace... drink hot cocoa, or warm apple...
I grew up in a warm climate but lived in Vermont for 14 years and now live in western New York, so winter is a challenge for me. I'm not a big fan of the cold. I don't do the outdoorsey things,...
What can be more inviting than a beautiful yard with an open house sign on a lazy Sunday afternoon? You must work hard to have your homes ready to show as marketable real estate. The ultimate...
As you feel that nip in the air, there is no mistaking that winter is just around the corner. However, before you grab that mug of cocoa and curl up next to the fire, you’ll need to get your...
If you want to put a mantel over your electric fireplace insert, but don't want to spend a lot of money on it, consider making your own fireplace mantel. Making your own fireplace mantel is easier...
Winter' s wrath is bound to affect all of us at some time. Below zero temperatures and wind chills can make winter a challenge. A snowstorm or ice-storm hits and inevitably you lose electricity,...
A clean fireplace and chimney is your best defense against a dangerous chimney fire.
You can create a beautiful fireplace surround with tile without it being too costly and without being an expert.
Although wood burning fireplaces aren’t all that efficient when it comes to heating an entire home, they are a nice amenity to have when you want to curl up to a fire on a cold winter night....
Few things are cozier than a roaring fire in the hearth. To make sure your brick or stone fireplace is ready for hot action at a moment's notice, surface-clean it in early fall, before the chill...
As the holiday season approaches, people begin to decorate their homes with lights, trees and various other items. While it is a beautiful site - please take the time to make sure you have...
Is your fireplace looking tired and outdated? Instead of just painting it, why not install tile for a fireplace surround? It only takes a few days and is definitely worth the effort. There are...
It’s the season to snuggle in front of a fire blazing in your fireplace. A fireplace fire is mesmerizing to watch as the flames dance, falter and flicker. The logs are eaten up in red, orange and...
Stopping cold air from coming in the fireplace can seem difficult if not impossible. Fireplaces are made for warmth, yet when not lit can be a source for drafts. Fortunately, there is a cheap...
Going camping? Got a fireplace? Here is a simple fire starter for you. They even look nice by the fireplace.
It doesn't take a chimney cleaning company to clean a fireplace chimney. What it does take is a little time, a few tools and careful footing.
A Fireplace is both a beautiful focal point in a room and a money saving energy source for cold weather. A fireplace is a great place to curl up in front of on a cold winter night. In order to...
Winter is upon us in several states. In some states snow has already fallen. When the weather is to dangerous to be out; than it's time to get cozy inside your home. Don't become depressed; make...
New England winters may look like a calendar scene, but the cold weather is brutal. New Englanders prepare for these and cope with the cold based on years of experience. Here's what we can learn...
Are you tired of looking at the drab, dirty brick around your fireplace? Want to spruce it up and make it look more modern? Tiling over a brick fireplace can do wonders for the look and feel of a...
Fireplace mantels can give rooms a warm and homey focus point, and are not hard to make and install. You do not have to have a chimney to have a decorative mantel in your room (of course, do not...
When adding a fireplace in your old home or building one in your new home, you might want to consider making sure your fireplace is pretty but also efficient. I spent 20 years in an electronic...
Brick fireplaces are cozy and warm and were popular in homes in the mid to late 60’s. However, today’s modern décor calls for a more updated look. Here are some tips on how to turn your...
You might want to read the article listed in the "Tips" area about how to clean a fireplace. The article gives instructions on how to clean and maintain different kinds of fireplace...
We hear this song often during the holiday season, "Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa la la la la, la la la la." Listening to the song, one could imagine a warm and homey place to come home...
Winter is approaching fast and it is time to prepare your house to withstand the freezing temperatures, ice and snow. Seemingly small things can add up to big expenses and problems if they are...
There's nothing like a fireplace fire on a cold winter night! Follow the steps below to have one going in no time.
Don't use your fireplace because you lose too much heat? Maybe you do use your fireplace but it just doesn't provide the kind of heat you need to keep your energy bills down. Even worse, when...
Is your fireplace wide open without fireplace doors or a fireplace screen? If so, you should consider installing fireplace doors. Fireplace doors help to reduce the amount of warm air that is lost...
An outdoor fireplace can be the hit of any outdoor occasion, especially in cooler weather. Keep reading to learn how you can build an outdoor fireplace of your own.
If you want to salvage an old fireplace, consider installing a fireplace insert. The fireplace itself is a ready made hole making installation relatively easy. Best of all, an insert produces more...
With the winter holidays fast approaching, it is time to take a good look at your fireplace. Does it need a little sprucing up before the Christmas stockings can be hung? Will it look good in...
A Firebreak prevents a chimney fire from being sucked into your attic and burning your house down. It's a component of a chimney kit which vents smoke and combustion debris outside from a...
The yule log tradition actually began long before the first Christmas, as it was initially a pagan observance that later became incorporated into Christian holidays. During the burning of the Yule...
Learn how to use a fireplace safely, and you could save a life. Approximately 1.6 million accidental fires burned in 2007, and most fire-related deaths occurred in households. These dangers need...
With the recession and down market in real estate, competition is stiffer than ever. The last thing that you need is a terrible picture of your house for sale on the Internet for the whole world...
You bought a house with a fireplace that has a glass door, or you bought a glass door for your fireplace and haven't used one before. Of course you know the basics such as you have to open the...
Having a broken or loose brick in your fireplace is not safe. Smoke can escape into the home while the fireplace is in use. Check your fireplace bricks during the summer to make sure they are all...
So, you want to make the Ultimate S'mores? Or are you just curious about what a Smore is? It isn't contagious (though it is addictive), it isn't a creature from Mars (though it is out of this...
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