There’s nothing quite like a fireplace to add warmth and ambiance to your home. But fireplace repairs can be a pain. Depending on the type of fireplace you have, your maintenance and repair ...

That was the case for Selma Chatto's house (aka @chateauchatto), especially in the living room. Although one of the walls had ...

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 ...

While the weather may be warm right now, it's never too early to start preparing for later seasons when it gets a little cooler. Especially if you live in locales that aren't blistering hot all year ...

A wood-burning stove or fireplace always makes spaces feel more cozy and welcoming. But you can’t build the perfect fire—or keep the surrounding area neat and tidy—without a dedicated fireplace tool ...

Fireplace ash may seem less threatening than burning wood, but it can still pose a serious fire risk. So even if you want to stockpile your own fireplace ash to use it later, you still have to be ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

The worst place to mount your new TV is above your fireplace. I completely understand that it may seem like a logical place, and in many rooms, it's the easiest option. Many interior designers even ...