Dear Jim: I always buy firewood to use in my open fireplace. I burn it just for ambiance, not really for heat. I thought about using fireplace logs instead. Are they as efficient and as good for the ...

A four-hour video of a yule log burning in a fireplace with Christmas music and crackling sounds. HBO documentary "Paul Anka: ...

Q: I am thinking about using artificial fireplace logs instead of messy real firewood in my open fireplace. Do they burn more efficiently and cleaner than real wood? A: No matter what type of fuel you ...

Choosing the best firewood to burn in your home fireplace comes down to wood type and factors like its heat output, its dryness, its source, and, of course, cost. When you see signs for firewood for ...

Swapping your traditional hearth for this cottage-like alternative will bring more warmth and comfort to your home without ...

From cavemen huddling around a fire for warmth and safety to family and friends gathering for a festive event, fires and fireplaces have played a special role in human life. Wood has traditionally ...

When I moved into a new apartment four years ago, one of the selling points was the fireplace. Who does not like a crackling fire, especially during the winter months when there is a chill in the air?

LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- Air quality regulators extended a ban on indoor and outdoor wood burning in much of the Southland through Tuesday due to a forecast of high air pollution in the area. The ...

Homeowners may wonder how a wood-burning fireplace differs from a gas fireplace. Well, both heat your home, but their similarities mostly end there. A wood-burning fireplace offers a rich, crackling ...

Which chimney-cleaning log is best? Everyone loves the warm glow of a fireplace in the winter, but if you enjoy wood fires often, you’ll eventually need to clean your chimney. Chimney-cleaning logs ...

A fireplace adds ambience to your home — but it requires maintenance. Here are some expert tips on staying safe this cozy ...

A new report has highlighted the string of problems linked to solid fuel burning and has called for the government to step in ...