“The impact of a fireplace on a home’s value will vary greatly by geography and age of the home,” says Glenn S. Phillips, CEO and chief economic analyst for Lake Homes Realty, a lake-focused real ...

Make the most of your toasty fireplace and cozy living space this winter season by installing or replacing a fireplace blower. These handy contraptions circulate room-temperature air through your ...

If you haven’t cleaned and used your fireplace since the last winter freeze, you may want to pump the brakes before firing it ...

A fireplace improves the atmosphere of your home, but fireplace installation can be costly and require a great deal of maintenance. If you don’t have a chimney or simply want to avoid the hassle of a ...

A fireplace improves the atmosphere of your home, but fireplace installation can be costly and require a great deal of maintenance. If you don’t have a chimney or simply want to avoid the hassle of a ...

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 ...

If you live in an older Pennsylvania home, your stone or brick fireplace might be more decorative than functional. Many of these fireplaces, especially those found in historic properties across ...