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 ...

MIDLAND, Texas — According to the Midland Fire Department, poor maintenance can create a serious safety hazard when using your fireplace. "So a lot of times when people are using fireplaces they're ...

As severe cold grips many regions, including Delhi-NCR, people turn to fireplaces and traditional stoves to stay warm. In rural areas and smaller homes, this remains one of the most affordable heating ...

The hearth is a beloved place where people gather and share stories, yet this centuries-old practice has slowly been replaced with getting together to watch something on the living room TV. When a ...

My husband and I live in a condo with a fireplace. We burn a wood fire regularly when the weather is cool. It’s how we heat our living room and TV area. One of our neighbors is complaining that the ...

Dear Jim: I have a standard furnace in my house, but I would like to add a woodburning fireplace for more heat and the ambiance. My existing masonry fireplace seems to chill the house. What should I ...