Caring for Cast Iron Cookware
Ah, the cast iron skillet. Your grandmother swore by it as the best way to sear a steak or make crispy hash browns. Now that you’ve inherited her precious cookware, you’re too intimidated to use it. Hidden at the bottom of the pan drawer, it’s out of sight where you don’t have to think about […]
Do’s and Don’ts of Fireplace Safety
Gas fireplaces are far safer than their wood-burning counterparts—no matches, no smoke, no sparks, no backdrafts, no soot — but that doesn’t mean owners should ignore basic precautions. Here are a few things you can do to minimize the dangers posed by even the safest natural gas fireplace. Do Inspect annually. Have a licensed gas […]
