correctionAn earlier version of this article incorrectly identified the National Fire Protection Association as the National Fire Protection Agency. The article has been corrected. It’s that time of ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

It’s that time of year when you might be thinking of starting your first indoor fire – if you haven’t already gotten your fireplace or wood-burning stove going. I happen to have two wood-burning ...

How to use manufactured stone to create a beautiful fireplace. There’s no denying that home decor goes through style cycles much like clothing fashion. Lately we’ve been seeing a lot more stone ...

When temperatures drop, a cozy fire is a balm for the soul and a quick cure for chills. Whether you want to add a fireplace to a blank wall or convert a wood-burning one to a more modern choice, it's ...

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 ...