9 Ways to Heat Your House in an Emergency
If your electricity is out for a while in the colder months, you need a safe, reliable way to heat your home. Here are some of the best and safest alternative ways to heat your house.
8 Best Fireplace Draft Stoppers of 2022
Fireplace draft stoppers come in many forms, but they all have one thing in common: They keep your home warm...
Top Tips for How to Start a Fire in a Fireplace
Avoid any meeting of the minds during the holidays as you build a fire in a fireplace by getting it...
The Best Firewood Racks of 2022
Outdoor firewood racks keeps wood off the ground, neatly stacked and ready for the next firepit or fireplace gathering
6 Best Ways to Close Off a Fireplace
How often do you use your fireplace? If the answer is never, you may want to seal it off. Here...
Forget Fire Logs! People Are Filling Their Fireplaces with Candles and It’s So Cozy
Putting candles in the fireplace is an excellent way to add coziness and warmth to your home.
Snuggle Up Next to an Electric Fireplace on Valentine’s Day—Get One on Sale for as Low as $99
Family Handyman's Sales Editor searched high and low to find the best electric fireplace deals. Luckily for...
10 DIY Firewood Storage Ideas
You'll always be ready to build a cozy fire with these DIY firewood storage ideas
15 Ways To Use Fireplace Ash
You don't need to throw out your fireplace wood ash. Try these savvy ways to use it.
Tips for Choosing Fireplace Andirons and Grates
Learn how andirons and grates differ and why you'll favor andirons for your fireplace.
Is My Fireplace Illegal?
Wood-burning fireplaces create pollutants and aren't the most effective heating appliances. Still, they aren't illegal in most of the country...
Indoor Gas Fireplace Safety for Beginners
Here are three reasons why gas fireplaces rule, along with tips on indoor fireplace safety.
How To Put Out a Fire in a Fireplace
A fire in a wood-burning fireplace is beautiful and potentially dangerous. Knowing how to safely put out a fire helps...
How To Light a Gas Fireplace
Ready for a cozy evening by the fire, but not sure how to light your gas fireplace? This project shows...
Indoor Fireplace Safety for Beginners
Wood-burning fireplaces are cozy, but they can be dangerous. Our expert relays 12 tips for indoor wood-burning fireplace safety.
How To Start a Fire in a Fireplace
Put away the lighter fluid, blowtorch and pine needles! Here's how to fire up your fireplace safely, smoothly and without...
9 Ways To Increase the Heat From Your Wood-Burning Fireplace
Do you avoid using your wood-burning fireplace for fear of big heating bills? Here are nine ways to increase heat...
Color-Changing Pinecones Make Fireplaces Magical
Turn up the heat this holiday season with color-changing pinecones. Add them to any fireplace or fire pit...
10 Fireplace Tile Ideas
Update your fireplace and overall space with these colorful fireplace tile ideas from Instagram.
What Is Fire Hardening?
How to keep your house safe from a wildlife without turning your yard into a desert.
How to Clean a Wood-Burning Fireplace
It may not be fun, but fireplace maintenance is important. We'll explain how to clean a wood-burning fireplace so you're...
The Best Firewood Racks of 2022
Outdoor firewood racks keeps wood off the ground, neatly stacked and ready for the next firepit or fireplace gathering.
This Amazing Family Handyman Approved Log Splitter Is All It’s Cracked Up to Be and More!
Take a swing at this clever, well-made and easy to use Family Handyman Approved log splitter.
Guide To Fire Pit Burners
A fire pit burner is the heart of a gas fire pit, providing the warm glow of natural flame without...
The 8 Best Gas Fire Pit Tables
Gas fire pit tables enhance your outdoor living space while taking the chill off cool summer dining or brisk fall...
The Best Outdoor Gas Fire Pits for Your Backyard
An outdoor gas fire pit makes it possible to gather friends and family outdoors, even on chilly nights, all without...
Smokeless Fire Pit Maintenance Tips
Learn how you can keep your smokeless fire pit in top shape for years of enjoyable, smoke-free gatherings.
How To Babyproof a Fireplace
Protect young children from fireplaces and flames with these smart and easy tips, straight from a professional babyproofer.
How To Clean a Brick Fireplace
Keep your brick fireplace functioning well and looking good inside and out with these tips for how to clean fireplace...
How to Decorate a Fireplace Mantel for Thanksgiving
Make your home extra cozy this Thanksgiving. Here are our top tips for beautiful mantel decor.
Everything To Know About Chimney Caps
A chimney cap is an essential part of a properly functioning fireplace. Here's what you need to know about maintaining...