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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add this to your winter maintenance checklist. Checking your fireplace before winter keeps your home safe by preventing hidden problems like blockages or fire hazards. A full winter prep should ...

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 ...

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, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Having a gas fireplace in your home can be extremely valuable during brutally cold winter nights. For many states, winter means sub-zero ...

A fireplace can warm a home quite nicely on a cold night, and bring a bit of added atmosphere to the holiday season. But keep in mind a few safety reminders about what type of materials to burn in ...

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 ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? When the days shorten and temperature drops, it’s time to start gathering around the ...

Once a necessity, fireplaces are now an indulgence. Photographs by Ashok SinhaText by Craig Kellogg New Yorkers know all too well the familiar, grating sounds of winter: the hiss, clank and gurgle of ...