Wood-burning fireplaces produce ash and other byproducts that require cleaning. But the way you extinguish your fire could be ...

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

Fire officials recommend homeowners have their chimneys inspected and cleaned at least once a year, especially before ...

Darien’s Fire Marshal is urging residents to review home-heating and fireplace safety steps as colder weather pushes more ...

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 ...

The ash left in your fireplace is ideal for cleaning the soot it leaves behind on the glass doors. "For cleaning fireplace ...

The fire department says the cause of the fire was a wood-burning fireplace that had been installed in 1975 and had dried out ...

Electric fireplaces have become a popular choice in place of traditional wood-burning fireplaces because they're easy to ...

ALBERT LEA, Minn. — Albert Lea Fire Rescue responded to a house fire in the 17000 block of 760th Avenue on just after 8 pm ...

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 ...