You got questions? We got answers. If you’ve always lived with a heat pump and a knob on the wall that you twist to make things get hotter, using a fireplace might carry visions of primitive tools—splitting wedges and pokers—and a whole bunch of flaming, smoky, insurance-policy-canceling danger. Yes, managing a fire in your house […]

The beginning of winter marks the return of the sun. The winter solstice on December 21 is the shortest day of the year, with the angle of the sun at its lowest. Every day afterward is a little longer as the sun begins to climb back higher into the sky towards spring. The high point […]

We want to feature your place in ABODE! Just write us an email about your favorite space at home – whether that’s your ultra-comfy bedroom or the back deck with the killer view. Tell us why we should publish your story. Send an email to abode@c-ville.com and include the following: your name, your phone number […]