Basking in the warm glow of a crackling fireplace ... you have no option but to use softwoods, allow them to season (the process of drying wood for at least six months) for an extended period to ...

No electricity or gas lines are needed. If you have access to firewood on your property (and the time to chop it up), fueling this type of fireplace is free and self-reliant. Wood-burning ...

Carbon monoxide poisoning can be more of a risk during the colder months. CO detectors can prevent poisoning. Here's how many ...

We cannot emphasize this enough—before removing ashes from your fireplace, make sure there are no ... burning fast. To clean the surfaces, keep the following in mind: Make sure your wood stove ...

The fireplace glass often becomes dirty during use, but there is no need to worry. Proper maintenance and regular cleaning ...

This stylish retro smokeless fireplace is a low-commitment way to bring mid-century warmth to your home or yard.

MERRIMAC — The Merrimac Fire Department has banned all outdoor burning through Nov. 8 ... Properly dispose of ashes or coals from fireplaces, wood stoves, or grills in a metal can, douse it with water ...

The Valley Air District used to call it "Check Before You Burn," a program that runs from Nov. 1 through the end of February every year, with the goal of reducing dangerous wood smoke in cities and ...

They’re a good option if aesthetics are important to you when it comes to fireplaces. Gas stoves are cheap to run and they can give out a lot of heat. They’re also less maintenance than wood burning ...

If you’re looking to add some warmth to a room but don’t want the hassle of a traditional fireplace, an ethanol fireplace is an excellent alternative.

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However, fireplaces ... of the nation’s wood stoves are older models with an outsized particulate pollution footprint, some states prohibit or restrict these wood-burning devices.