While a wood-burning fireplace adds warmth and comfort to a home during the colder months, safety should always be top of mind. Check out these tips …
The Essential Guide to Home Fireplaces
Tis the season for using your home fireplace! And Family Handyman has everything you need to know, including how to clean, how to maintain, how to use and how to repair.

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Important annual gas fireplace maintenance. Every year you light up the gas fireplace and wonder, what's that awful smell? It's dirt, dust and bugs …
Tired of dealing with the constant mess and maintenance of your wood-burning fireplace? Consider whether a gas fireplace insert is right for you. More …
Every fireplace needs a damper to let out smoke and gases and to keep out rain, debris and animals. Learn more about the essential fireplace …
Fireplace draft stoppers come in many forms, but they all have one thing in common: They keep your home warm by blocking out cold air.Every editorial …
It’s surprisingly easy to build—and portable, too. Build Four Walls Slip each stud into the tracks, clamping them into place with locking pliers. Drive …
From dull and dated to modern masterpiece in one weekend. Large tile carries an extra cost I chose Sofia Charcoal porcelain tile for its texture and …
Avoid any meeting of the minds during the holidays as you build a fire in a fireplace by getting it started right away. We'll get you on your way to …
The right fireplace accessories and tools will help you build and maintain a safe and beautiful roaring fire all winter long!Every editorial product …
Before you light up those logs this winter, make sure you properly prepare your wood-burning fireplace.Every editorial product is independently …
Learn before you burn. Be on the Safe Side Replace batteries in carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. Be sure your fire extinguishers are fully charged …