Explore the essentials of gas fireplaces, from how to use them to properly maintaining them. Check that the logs are intact ...

Dear James: It’s a mess carrying firewood indoors, so I want to modernize my old brick fireplace with one that uses gas logs. Are there any tips on how to do this project myself? — Kathy H. Dear Kathy ...

"Scale and access are points to consider," says Weidner. "Bigger is not always better, and sometimes the scale of a fireplace can overshadow a beautiful outdoor space. Access to the fireplace from ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Paying the public to reduce wood smoke, Bay Area pollution regulators this summer will offer homeowners thousands of dollars to replace old wood fireplaces and stoves with cleaner ...

Gas fireplace makers agree to add screens to prevent burns on glass doors, which often affect kids Screens and guards available now for retrofit onto existing gas fireplaces Glass doors can stay hot ...

There’s something special about a real, wood-burning fireplace: The scent, the crackling sounds, and watching the logs slowly burn down to glowing embers. But they’re also a hassle, and pretty dirty.