Bob Vila’s 5 ‘Must-Do’ Projects for January

Happy New Year! January is the month to take stock and plan ahead. Read more

10 essentials when buying, storing firewood

November 5, 2012 by  
Filed under Blog, DIY, Home Maintenance, Homeowners

With rising fuel costs and wildfires in a lot of forested areas, whether you buy firewood or cut your own, you’re almost sure to see an increase in the cost of the wood you burn this year. So whether that firewood is your primary source of heat or just cheery ambiance on a cold night, it pays to invest wisely and then protect your investment. Read more

How to Prep Your Fireplace for the Cold Season

December 12, 2011 by  
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Things to Know Before You Spark Up the Logs

With natural gas and propane prices continuing to rise, you’ll likely be looking to the old fireplace this winter to help cut your home-heating bills. But before you spark up the logs, take heed that fireplaces and chimneys are involved in 42 percent of all home-heating fires. So first make sure yours is up to snuff by following these seven safety tips. Read more