Don't risk an unsafe wood-burning fireplace! Learn how many fires you can have between cleanings and the tools and techniques ...

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 ...

Choosing the best firewood to burn in your home fireplace comes down to wood type and factors like its heat output, its dryness, its source, and, of course, cost. When you see signs for firewood for ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Winter is the perfect time to cozy up around a fireplace, but which one gives you the biggest bang for your buck? If your ideal fireside aesthetic includes the smell of ...

From foul odors to creosote buildup and poor indoor air quality, there are plenty of good reasons to avoid these types of ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- As fireplaces heat up for the holiday season, some could experience the equivalent of the bad air the Bay Area saw during the recent wildfires. That has some people rethinking ...

Oregonians are lighting up their fireplaces and stoves again as colder, wetter weather returns, and they'll have to do their part to keep their smoke from contributing to air quality problems. Burning ...

Several south coast counties restrict wood burning fireplaces, but San Diego isn’t one of them. Not yet. “Although it is not prohibited, wood burning in the home is a growing source of air pollution ...

From cavemen huddling around a fire for warmth and safety to family and friends gathering for a festive event, fires and fireplaces have played a special role in human life. Wood has traditionally ...

Whether used for heating or ambiance, fireplaces and wood-burning stoves are great amenities, but they also carry risk for the homeowner if they are not properly installed. More than 10,000 ...

SACRAMENTO — The last embers are soon to go out for that ancient household staple of English castles and Norman Rockwell scenes — the wood-burning fireplace. Come October in Sacramento County, ...

Marin got a sense of just how bad air could get when fires recently burned in the North Bay and poured smoke south into the county. The smoke made the air in San Rafael the worst in the nation at ...