Winter and fireplaces go together like hot chocolate and marshmallows; the pair is almost synonymous with the season. However, there are a few things you need to do before you light the first fire of ...

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 ...

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, ...

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.

Cleaning out the fireplace can be dull, but you may be inclined to empty out the wood ash more often when you learn about how ...

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 ...

It’s that time of the year when Arizonans are finally turning on their fireplaces. It’s only cool enough to use your fireplace for a few months out of the year, so you’re probably hoping to make the ...

Dear Jim: I added a blower and will use my fireplace often this year. I have had a problem getting fires started. What is the best way to lay a fire and get it started without filling the room with ...

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 ...

Learn how to enjoy a cozy fire while keeping the rest of your home at a comfortable temperature. Enjoying a cup of tea by a warm fire sounds like heaven on cold winter nights, but should you turn off ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As a part of properly cleaning your wood-burning fireplace, you'll need to remove all the leftover wood ash once it's properly ...