Fires add warmth and a cozy feeling to your home. However, is a wood-burning stove a better option than a fireplace? We'll go ...

Nothing beats a warm fire on a cold winter day, especially when you are burning firewood you cut, stacked and stoked yourself. As homesteaders surpassing year five, we know a thing or two about ...

Firebricks are heat-tolerant refractory bricks used to line the inside of most fireboxes. They protect the exterior of fire-burning stoves and retain heat to be released as the fire wanes. Replacing ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. As an enthusiastic owner of a Solo Stove fire pit, I was ...

Cold winters put wood-burning stoves to the test. Proper care, smart habits, and seasonal upkeep can help ensure steady heat ...

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 ...