This is a great solution for your dog, and your unused (but absolutely gorgeous) fireplace. Why not save space, and give him his own dog house at the same time?

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With the colder weather blowing in, fireplace season is about to spark up (see what I did there?). While not everyone has a working fireplace, they can still be fun to decorate and instantly add that cozy feel to any room. If you’ve got a mantel or an unused wood burning fireplace of your own,...

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