I have a fireplace, a cord of split, seasoned wood, and a cold family. So I make a lot of fires. But, for me, nothing about a fire is ever consistent—not the tinder or kindling or logs. So, I always ...

In the winter, there is nothing better than cozying up in front of a warm fire. But as the seasons change and the temperature rises, the fireplace is just a big black hole -- unattractive, dirty and ...

If you want your fireplace to be the glowing center of the room, try painting your surrounding walls in a dark hue, à la ...

Since the dawn of time, man has been fascinated with fire. From providing warmth, to cooking, and even in making the tools to progress, fire been a useful and aesthetically pleasing part of life. In ...