We have a condo fireplace that we never use (photo #2) — mostly because we live on the top floor and it's warm enough already up here! Lately, we've been playing with the idea of painting the entire thing white and doing something fun with it, so I've been looking around at photos of unused fireplaces filled with, well, things! The internet has proven that there are ideas a plenty. More

Last month we looked at 5 Sleek & Modern Fireplace Tools, all of which were on the higher end of the price scale. With limited budgets in mind, we took a look around for fireplace tools that wouldn't break the bank. More

The fireplace may be an age old home heating system but that doesn't mean your fireplace tools need to be old fashioned. We've rounded up five tool sets in sleek styles that would fit right in with a modern home's decor… More

As summer starts to draw to a close and evening temperatures begin to drop, a fire pit can help warm up a patio and extend the number of nights spent under a canopy of stars. Fire pits come in all shapes and sizes, from big units for large backyards to little tabletop models for small patios. Check out our list of this year's best fire pits and prepare to light up the night. More

Tucked away in a quiet corner of the woods, my dream retreat would be a simple, rustic cabin away from the usual hubbub of the city. Coffee on the porch, early morning hikes and afternoons free to delve into a book or sit and write… minus the deadlines. More

Last week I put together a dream living room that will probably never come to fruition. It was based entirely around my desire of owning a blue velvet sofa. Since that's out of the question (Curious as to why? Read prior post here), but a new leather couch is in my distant future, I thought this would be a fun exercise to repeat based on that premise. More

Name: The Oasis Clubhouse
Location: Palermo Soho, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Size: 5000 square feet
Years: Almost 1 year

When I got the invitation to check out one of the most exclusive private clubs in Buenos Aires, I was more than excited. When I walked up to the unassuming door and rang the bell, I was a little confused. But once inside, the nondescript entry leads into a small foyer which opens up to an inviting living area which unfurls into a lush, vibrant backyard bar and pool.

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There's nothing like the crackle, warmth and glow from a real wood-burning fireplace. But for apartment dwellers without an existing fireplace, alternatives to the traditional chimney and flue are necessary. Ventless designs powered by eco-friendly biofuel are now available in modern materials and as ceiling-mount, wall-mount and floor standing units. Here are a few sleek designs that won't leave you feeling left out in the cold.

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It's not exactly news that keeping stacks of firewood inside your home is something of a trend these days. But is it a do or a don't? More

I have done major work in my house over the past two years (floors, windows, electrical) and am now re-tracing my steps and focusing on smaller projects that have a big visual impact, like transforming this small fireplace nook. More