Fireplaces & Chimneys

Give that outdated or blah fireplace a makeover with one of these creative DIY fireplace decorating ideas.

Add ambience and save on heating costs by utilizing your fireplace this winter. Here’s all you need to know about the proper technique and safety precautions.

Costs for heating your home with oil, natural gas, propane, and electricity seem to go in only one direction: up! Steadily increasing prices for fossil fuels are causing some consumers to reconsider the ultimate renewable resource, wood. Wood fires are homey, cozy, and attractive—and with stricter regulations and the availability of EPA-certified models, wood stoves are now more environmentally friendly. Today’s wood-burning stoves are extremely energy efficient and can be three to eight times more cost-effective than traditional systems that burn fossil fuels. If you are thinking about installing a wood stove, here are just a few useful points to keep in mind.

Give that outdated or blah fireplace a makeover with one of these creative DIY fireplace decorating ideas.

A gas fireplace insert can keep a home warm and cozy without the hassle and expense of burning wood. Gas fireplace insert costs range from $700 to $6,500 with a national average cost of $3,600.

Homeowners looking to install a cost-effective alternative to a gas or electric furnace might want to consider a pellet stove. Pellet stove installation cost ranges from $1,036 to $3,550, with many homeowners spending $2,293.