A gas fireplace can be a wonderful treat during the cold months of winter, but also be a silent danger due to carbon monoxide. Here's what you need to know.

There’s nothing better than the cheerful crackle and pop sounds of a warm, wood-burning fire. But it’s important to remember ...

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, ...

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 ...

Schedule a technician for a wood-burning fireplace before winter. Remove nearby flammable items and add a screen. A gas fireplace needs a pre-winter pro visit, too. The technician cleans the unit and ...

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 ...

Best time of year to clean a chimney pipe Best tools for brushing down a chimney or wood stove pipe and clean up Yearly maintenance tips, including how to replace fireproof gaskets in and around your ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Stone fireplace with black metal screen - NLM Photo/Shutterstock Fireplaces can transform your home into a cozy escape, but it's ...

Enjoying a cup of tea by a warm fire sounds like heaven on cold winter nights, but should you turn off your home's central heating while the fireplace is lit? It might seem like a common-sense ...

Gritty ash can scratch, etch, or permanently dull certain materials, sealed surfaces, or delicate finishes. Toner warns ...

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