First, you should clean the brick before you begin painting it. To do this, use a wire brush and soapy water to scrub down the brick. Make sure the brick is completely dry before you begin the ...

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

With extreme cold weather and energy bills on the rise, many homeowners are taking a closer look at heating alternatives like ...

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

That is why when I stood up at seven o’clock that evening, I eyed the electric fireplace and wondered if its simulacrum of fire, the flickering orange and red flames, glow of burning logs, and crackle ...

Wood heat is one of the few home comforts that still feels elemental–but it rewards discipline. Treat chimney cleaning and ...

A search for Minnesota’s public, indoor wood-burning fireplaces and what’s lost as these once-common hearths quietly ...

The burning of a Yule log is a long-standing tradition which provides heat in cold winters and holiday symbolism for many ...

The comfort of a flame remains timeless, but a newer approach to home fireplaces is turning heads thanks to easier upkeep and fewer seasonal chores.

They're the home-heating devices that have become a popular fixture in middle class homes. Despite the fact that they cost around £3,000 to buy and install, 1.9 million people in Britain now have a ...

Father Christmas might have to find another way of dropping off our presents soon, as open fires and wood-burning stoves are set to face pollution restrictions. The government released its latest ...

Labour ministers are considering stricter rules on wood‑burning stoves to help reduce air pollution. Following the publication of the government’s updated environment plan (EIP), a consultation will ...