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

It’s getting to be that time of year! High school football is underway, and the days are getting shorter. Days are cooler and nights are getting cold! It’s time to crank up the fireplace. Fireplaces ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- When it's cold outside many of us may resort to using supplemental heat like a space heater to stay warm. Fire departments don't discourage it, however, they emphatically ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...

Staying warm often means staying inside and putting an extra log on the fire, switching the space heater to max or cranking up the gas for your fireplace. But while all those things keep us warm, they ...

Fireplaces make cozy wintertime hangout spots, but they can also serve practical purposes. In addition to providing warmth and comfort, fireplaces create ashes that can be put to good use in your home ...

First, you should clean the brick before you begin painting it. To do this, use a wire brush and soapy water to scrub down ...

Chimney fires can cause death or severe damage to your home if fireplaces or chimneys are not maintained properly, according to a press release from the Washington state fire marshal, Chad Cross. As ...

Creosote creates a sour, sickly odor. Slow smoldering fires or the use of unseasoned wood can create “cool” smoke and a weak draft. The smoke condenses and sticks to the chimney’s interior which forms ...

Staying warm often means staying inside and putting an extra log on the fire, switching the space heater to max or cranking up the gas for your fireplace. But while all those things keep us warm, they ...