Many people believe that you can burn anything in a home fireplace. This isn’t true. Driftwood, painted or varnished wood, pressure-treated lumber, and more can all create harmful fumes. Avoiding the wrong fireplace logs isn’t the only way to create the...
If you plan to sell your home in the next few years, it’s vital to consider which home improvement projects offer the best return on investment. For prospective buyers, every detail counts, including the overall appearance of the home to its features, location, and...
Research shows that 1.9% of American households still rely on wood for their heat. This is low compared to other options, but it shows that wood fireplaces are still around. If you have a wood-burning fireplace, you need firewood storage. This can be quite a challenge...
Close to 50% of homebuyers prefer to have a gas or wood fireplace in a home. Although there are other ways to heat a house these days, many people still see fireplaces as a great home feature. If you’re thinking about installing a fireplace, however, one of the...
Did you know a fireplace can help you save on energy bills and give you an alternative heat source if the power goes out? While not every home has a fireplace these days, many of them do. And in addition to helping to keep your home nice and toasty in the wintertime,...
Around 41% of homes built in 2018 had fireplaces. Fireplaces are great not only for staying warm but also for making your home more ambient. While electric fireplaces are very popular, old-fashioned wood fireplaces are also great to have. Learning how to start a fire...
