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Wood heat is one of the few home comforts that still feels elemental–but it rewards discipline. Treat chimney cleaning and ...

South Carolina sees more fatal house fires in winter. Tips on how to safely use space heaters, fireplaces, electric blankets ...

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

Think of a cozy place. You've probably thought of a winter scene. With a blanket, a cup of hot chocolate, and a lit fireplace ...

As temperatures drop, many residents consider using space heaters or electric fireplaces to stay warm. However, these heating ...

That is why when I stood up at seven o’clock that evening, I eyed the electric fireplace and wondered if its simulacrum of fire, the flickering orange and red flames, glow of burning logs, and crackle ...

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 ...

If you went the real-tree route this Christmas, there are several ways to put those fragrant evergreens to use after the ...