Q. The 35 year old house we just purchased has a big, brick fireplace in the middle of the family room. The brick is brown, and the raised hearth extends into the room about 16 inches, which makes us ...

If you have a wood fireplace, you might be tired of collecting firewood, the inefficient burning method, and the hassles of cleaning ashes. One option is to show off your DIY design chops and decorate ...

The Maricopa County Air Quality Department wants to encourage residents not to burn wood and contribute to air pollution this holiday season. And it wants to help you toward that goal. If you act fast ...

Dear Ken: I have a wood-burning fireplace that I want to convert to gas. What are the pros and cons? How much should it cost? - Nancy Answer: Wood burners like yours send most of the heat up the ...

For homeowners who enjoy the simplicity of pushing a button to create instant, cozy ambiance, gas fireplaces have long been the obvious choice. But amid growing pressure to ban natural gas in homes, ...