Wood heat is one of the few home comforts that still feels elemental–but it rewards discipline. Treat chimney cleaning and stove maintenance as a yearly ritual as opposed to a reaction to a problem, ...

During the cold fall and winter months, fireplace and stove owners count themselves lucky. They can warm their feet by a flickering fire and listen to the crackling. However, a fireplace or stove also ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...