There’s nothing quite like a fireplace to add warmth and ambiance to your home. But fireplace repairs can be a pain. Depending on the type of fireplace you have, your maintenance and repair ...

With so much to gain from a well-maintained fireplace, homeowners can learn to spot signs suggesting a unit is in need of ...

The pilot light in a gas fireplace is a small gas-fueled flame that stays lit constantly, igniting the main burners when heat ...

For safety, fireplaces are designed to route smoke out of the house through the chimney. If there's a problem, however, you ...

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 ...