Enjoying a cup of tea by a warm fire sounds like heaven on cold winter nights, but should you turn off your home's central heating while the fireplace is lit? It might seem like a common-sense ...

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Having a gas fireplace in your home can be extremely valuable during brutally cold winter nights. For many states, winter means sub-zero temperatures, and a fireplace is a reliable and efficient way ...

Here’s what you need to do before you use a wood-burning, gas, or electric fireplace this winter. Schedule a technician for a wood-burning fireplace before winter. Remove nearby flammable items and ...

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My husband and I live in a condo with a fireplace. We burn a wood fire regularly when the weather is cool. It’s how we heat our living room and TV area. One of our neighbors is complaining that the ...

A fireplace can warm a home quite nicely on a cold night, and bring a bit of added atmosphere to the holiday season. But keep in mind a few safety reminders about what type of materials to burn in ...

We write about this topic every year because, quite frankly, there’s a lot of misinformation on the internet about the benefits of using fireplace ashes in your garden. And, since we are entering ...

Dear Jim: I always buy firewood to use in my open fireplace. I burn it just for ambiance, not really for heat. I thought about using fireplace logs instead. Are they as efficient and as good for the ...

Fireplaces can transform your home into a cozy escape, but it's important to keep your house safe from fires and put the ...