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 ...

Swapping your traditional hearth for this cottage-like alternative will bring more warmth and comfort to your home without ...

Q: I am thinking about using artificial fireplace logs instead of messy real firewood in my open fireplace. Do they burn more efficiently and cleaner than real wood? A: No matter what type of fuel you ...

There’s nothing like a fireplace to set the mood on a chilly evening. Whether you’re envisioning the crackle of logs, the ...

Although considered by most to be a low-cost method of heating a room, traditional, open-masonry fireplaces create the reverse affect on the rest of your home. (Staff-Shot) Q. I am renovating my home ...

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 ...

Homeowners may wonder how a wood-burning fireplace differs from a gas fireplace. Well, both heat your home, but their similarities mostly end there. A wood-burning fireplace offers a rich, crackling ...

New rules over fireplaces and log-burners have been confusing millions of homeowners, a survey suggests. As the colder weather creeps in Brits are turning up the heating or putting the fire on in ...

The South Coast Air Quality Management District has extended a No-Burn Alert forbidding people in four Los Angeles-area ...

A fireplace adds ambience to your home — but it requires maintenance. Here are some expert tips on staying safe this cozy ...