Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Stone fireplace with black metal screen - NLM Photo/Shutterstock Fireplaces can transform your home into a cozy escape, but it's ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A person carefully places a piece of wood into a lit fireplace - Anastasiia Krivenok/Getty Images Sometimes there's nothing quite ...

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 ...

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 ...

MIDLAND, Texas — According to the Midland Fire Department, poor maintenance can create a serious safety hazard when using your fireplace. "So a lot of times when people are using fireplaces they're ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Cool winter days mean more people breaking out the space heaters and lighting the fireplace. Using these could also potentially lead to house fires if they aren’t used properly.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Having a gas fireplace in your home can be extremely valuable during brutally cold winter nights. For many states, winter means sub-zero ...

Experts at a 40-year-old family chimney sweeping business are emphasizing the importance of prioritizing chimney maintenance this winter season. “In the winter," Arlene Winn of San Luis Obispo said, ...

Dear Jim: I have a standard furnace in my house, but I would like to add a woodburning fireplace for more heat and the ambiance. My existing masonry fireplace seems to chill the house. What should I ...

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 ...