Whether store-bought or handmade, fabric draft stoppers — long, rectangular cloth tubes stuffed with soft, pliable filling — are a stylish and simple way to block drafts that leak through cracks and ...

Have you been dreaming about having a fireplace, but your home doesn’t have a chimney for it? Don’t worry; you can still enjoy the warmth and ambiance of a cozy fire with the help of a modern ventless ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It’s fireplace season! But when you check your fireplace during the day – even when the flue is closed – can you feel cold air coming through? In this week’s DIY Friday with ...

One of the joys of winter, especially in South Texas where cold days are relatively few, is the opportunity for homeowners to open the chimney flue, load some firewood and enjoy the crackle, sparks ...

In investigating ants, i saw some dirt coming from this sewer-like cap about 3 feet off the ground. Took out my wrench and “unscrewed” it, but it just fell out. The hole is filled with dirt/sand/brick ...