If you want your fireplace to be the glowing center of the room, try painting your surrounding walls in a dark hue, à la ...

A person carefully places a piece of wood into a lit fireplace - Anastasiia Krivenok/Getty Images Sometimes there's nothing quite as cozy as curling up in your favorite lounge chair next to the warm ...

Preparing a fireplace for winter weather ensures both safety and efficiency. There's nothing quite like the warmth and ambiance of a fireplace during the winter, but it's important to prioritize its ...

Here’s what you need to do before you use a wood-burning, gas, or electric fireplace this winter. Schedule a technician for a ...

Fireplaces might be an aesthetic, a comfort or a necessity for people during the winter months. Whatever their purpose, they should be used with care, and the Modesto Fire Department already has seen ...

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, ...

Which fireplace door is best? In spite of today’s modern conveniences, the timeless warmth of a flickering fireplace is a hallmark of the winter season. From lovers of the outdoors to city dwellers ...

HOUSTON — With a hard freeze expected in the Houston area next week, many are going to be doing their best to stay warm. By Monday and Tuesday mornings next week, we could see temperatures in the city ...

Before starting a fire, open the fireplace damper so smoke can properly exit through the chimney. Use kiln-dried firewood for the cleanest burn and least chimney build-up. Kindling lights quickly, but ...

DECLINING NUMBERS. BACK TO YOU, TAHOE THANKS SO MUCH. WELL, TODAY’S CHILLY START AND FROSTY PATCHES MAY HAVE YOU BEING TEMPTED TO GET A FIRE STARTED, BUT BE WARNED TODAY IT IS ILLEGAL TO BURN IN THE ...

Clean brick fireplaces with a vinegar-and-water mix, avoiding harsh chemicals that can damage porous brick. Vacuum, scrub gently in small sections, and finish with a brick sealer once dry. Keep it ...