When it came time to make their 1950s farmhouse more liveable,the Macdougalls decided not to rebuild, but to restore.

Dave and I decided to gift ourselves a wood stove for Christmas. Exciting right? Well, it was exciting for me. No I have a cozy new place to knit, and we have back-up heat in case of a power outage...a must in the mountains. Best of all, it gave me an excuse to build something new and beautiful. This beautiful tile was 30% off. I built a slightly raised hearth, and also tiled the wall. Tiling the wall was not easy, as it was most definitely not flat! But a little elbow grease and some thick…

Many homeowners are making the switch to wood pellet stoves to save money on heating costs. With the winter season in full effect, a pellet stove may sound like an efficient way to heat your home. While pellet stoves are quite efficient, there are some pros and cons of wood pellet stoves that you need to take into consideration.

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Modern cottage style emulates the look and feel of a traditional English cottage with modern updates. Here are some key elements in this popular decor style.

Escape 1800 wood stove - EPA certified at 1.54 g/h - 75,000 BTU/h - Heats up to 2,100 ft² - 20 '' logs - Model on cast iron legs - Made in Canada Can.

Fresh black paint and a beautiful new oak mantle updated this power horse of a wood stove.

Pretty ranch-house style is the new look that’s heading over the horizon. Gabrielle Fagan rounds up the essential elements you need for this soft, rustic effect