Erica Burns, a Bethesda, Md., designer, says she has seen an increasing interest in old-fashioned, wood-burning fireplaces. “Gas fireplaces seemed to have been big over the last 10 or 20 years.

Target’s rustic Bestier Outdoor Fireplace makes a perfect, yet unique addition to any outdoor space, especially for those who love spending long summer nights by a warm fire. And now, you can score ...

Wagner, of Fireplaces Now, says, "If a consumer burns a lot of low-end wood, they will need more frequent chimney cleaning." It's therefore recommended that you stick to good-quality hardwood ...

But it’s important to remember the safety risks involved when using a wood-burning fireplace. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, home-heating fires were the second leading cause of home ...

But like all open wood-burning fireplaces, it is very inefficient. An open fireplace can draw as much as 300 cubic feet of heated room air up the chimney every minute.

With chilly nights ahead, fireplaces offer a cozy and beautiful respite, but Southern California is unique in regard to trends, wood-burning restrictions and retrofit and replacement regulations.

The best time to clean chimneys in your home is in the warmer months, between spring and late summer—essentially, before you need to think about lighting any fireplaces for warmth when the ...

Whether used for heating or ambiance, fireplaces and wood-burning stoves are great amenities, but they also carry risk for the homeowner if they are not properly installed. More than 10,000 ...

Wood ash can be used sparingly in gardens, spread thinly over lawns, and stirred thoroughly into compost piles. Lawns needing lime and potassium benefit from wood ash — 10 to 15 pounds per 1,000 ...

There is one type of chimney that could most likely be cleaned by the homeowner, though. It has an installed insert in the fireplace with a properly sized liner. To clean, insert the brush into ...