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 ...

Add this to your winter maintenance checklist. Checking your fireplace before winter keeps your home safe by preventing hidden problems like blockages or fire hazards. A full winter prep should ...

If you have leftover bricks around, you can DIY your own custom hearth that is sure to make your fireplace or wood stove look ...

Schedule a technician for a wood-burning fireplace before winter. Remove nearby flammable items and add a screen. A gas fireplace needs a pre-winter pro visit, too. The technician cleans the unit 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 ...

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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 ...