NCR, people turn to fireplaces and traditional stoves to stay warm. In rural areas and smaller homes, this remains one of the most affordable heating options. However, the same fireplace that provides ...

Cozy, lit fireplaces and flashes of fireworks are staples of the holiday season, but Pima County officials say the smoke they emit can be hazardous for your health.

A Colorado Springs chimney sweep shares his most bizarre discovery and essential safety tips as cold weather arrives Tuesday ...

Gas fireplaces are incredibly easy to operate - you simply flip a switch. However, they do need regular maintenance to ensure ...

From fireplaces to eggnog, a humorist skewers modern health warnings that turn beloved holiday traditions into banned hazards.

Fireplace cleaning logs often sound like a too-good-to-be-true solution. Toss one into the fire, burn it like a regular log, ...

The warm spices in gingerbread, the woodsy aroma of pine and fir trees, and the fruity tang of mulled wine are smells synonymous with the holiday season. Many people enjoy lighting candles, incense ...

Wood-burning fireplaces can be a pleasant source of comfort in winter months but for some people, burning wood in a fireplace can literally take their breath away. Wood smoke contains hundreds of ...

Don’t have a fireplace at home? Wishing you could hang the stockings by something even remotely chimney-esque? You’ll want to check out Wayfair for a simple, discounted fix. At 35% off, you can score ...

DEAR ABBY: 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 ...

There's nothing quite as cozy as snuggling up with a warm drink and your favorite blanket next to a roaring fireplace — until you have to tend to the fire and clean up the ashes. The best electric ...