Julie Buckner, a designer, preserved a built-in brick grill and rotisserie in her 1953 home despite warnings about it being a fire hazard and outdated.
When she decided to sell the house in 2021, the oven increased the home's value by $300,000 as it was well-received and operational, attracting cooking-oriented buyers.
Wood-burning ovens, typically found in outdoor kitchens, are becoming popular indoors, requiring bravery, innovation, and sometimes even cranes for installation.