4 Reasons Fireplace Glass Doors Break (& How to Fix It)
A reader reached out and asked why their fireplace glass doors broke and if they should fix it themselves. While I haven’t had this happen personally, I did more research …
Safety
Do Fireplaces Give Off Radiation?
Fireplaces give off radiation—but not the kind you’re thinking. Fireplaces give off infrared radiation, just like human bodies. Your mom and your fireplace give off the same radiation. Crucially, it …
5 Ways to Protect Your TV From the Heat of Your Fireplace
I was recently lighting my fireplace and I wondered how the TV above it doesn’t get too hot. After all, it’s not that far from the fireplace and if I …
Why Fires Pop and Crackle (And How to Prevent it)
Sometimes sitting around a fireplace with friends and family can feel like the most comfortable place in the world. Other times, the firewood can start popping and crackling, and someone …
4 Ways to Keep Fireplace Smoke Out of the House
There is nothing quite like cozying up in the living room to the warm glow of a crackling fire. Sometimes though, the smoke can back up into the house which …
Can You Use a Fireplace When It’s Windy?
At my parent’s house in Ventura, CA, the Santa Ana winds can reach above 74 mph, and we were discussing if they should use their fireplace during this time. So, …
Here’s When You Can Use Your Fireplace in California
My parents live in California, and we were talking about when they could use their fireplace due to the air pollution. We honestly had no idea about the restrictions on …
Can You Use a Fireplace When It’s Raining? (Answered)
Because some nights have been below freezing, we wanted to start up the fireplace, but we were worried about the heavy rains outside. To help answer this we did some …