Walk into any open house built between 1955 and 1968 and there's a good chance the fireplace is still the room's quiet ...

This historic architectural feature is back in style.

There’s nothing quite like the warmth of a roaring fire to cozy up your living room—both literally and figuratively. But not everyone is lucky enough to have a working fireplace. And if yours happens ...

As cold weather sets in, you’re likely dreaming of cozy nights by the fire.. But chopping firewood (and cleaning up afterwards) or simply not having the space to accommodate a traditional fireplace ...

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 ...

Wood burning fireplaces are the most traditional, but they can still be stylish. The Gyrofocus was designed by Dominique Imbert in 1968, and in 2009, was voted "The world's most beautiful object." But ...

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 ...

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 ...