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Can Burning Wood Be Green?
While burning wood is sometimes considered a "green" source of heat, when it comes to carbon emissions and occupant health, natural gas or propane is usually a better choice.
7 Common Fireblocking Locations
Builder Mike Guertin outlines fire-safety code requirements and suggests acceptable fireblocking and draftstopping methods and materials.
A Custom Fireplace Becomes a Focal Point
Modern accents surround this traditional hearth and make it a commanding centerpiece in the FHB House great room.
Build A Fireplace, Brick by Brick
Use these tips to design and create a long-lasting, heat-throwing firebox based on the traditional Rumford fireplace.
Video: Build a Fireplace, Brick by Brick
Watch mason Mike Mehaffey construct a traditional-style fireplace that burns well and meets current building codes.
Podcast Episode 169: Efficient Fireplaces, Healthy Humidity Levels, and Soundproofing Solutions
The FHB crew recaps details of a job-site video shoot they just wrapped up, and then address some listener questions about a variety of construction and remodeling projects.
Seal an Unused Fireplace
How to keep a rarely-used flue from wasting energy and making your home drafty and uncomfortable.
An Outdoor Fireplace Makes a Four-Season Porch
Indoor fireplaces don't work well in superinsulated houses, so these California homeowners decided to meet their nostalgic need for a wood burner by putting it on the covered patio.
New Old Camp in the Adirondacks
A dated lake cottage inspires a hardworking house rich in sentimental charm.
More Fireplace Artistry
This work of art is more than just a mantel

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