You can repurpose your fireplace to make it a perfect place for a pet area. Add a few blankets and favorite toys—along with sleeping baskets. It’s sure to become your best friend’s new favorite spot!

A grate of burning logs is set over a floor of ashes in a fireplace. - Mod36/Shutterstock If you regularly burn wood in your fireplace or woodstove, you're familiar with how much ash gets left behind.

When it comes to establishing a cozy space to gather and relax, the presence of a wood-burning fireplace is unmatched. It feels like you are enjoying the serenity of the woods while in the comfort of ...