The ban is not because there is a high risk of fires, but because the cold and calm air could prevent wood smoke from ...

From fireplace tools like ash buckets and pokers to fire safety necessities, you'll want to stock up on these important items ...

The comfort of a flame remains timeless, but a newer approach to home fireplaces is turning heads thanks to easier upkeep and fewer seasonal chores.

With extreme cold weather and energy bills on the rise, many homeowners are taking a closer look at heating alternatives like ...

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 ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Editor’s note: Features coordinator Barbara Ellis takes a side in the “real vs. fake” Christmas tree debate. Look for the counterpoint by Editorial Page ...

In our family, ambrosia isn't just a dish. It's a way back to each other. Anne Byrn is a New York Times bestselling author of 16 cookbooks, and her most recent is Baking in the American South. One of ...

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

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 ...