Although considered by most to be a low-cost method of heating a room, traditional, open-masonry fireplaces create the reverse affect on the rest of your home. (Staff-Shot) Q. I am renovating my home ...

It's that time of year when home renovation projects are in full swing. Whether you're trying to warm up your house for what's left of winter, or planning ahead for next year, perhaps installing a ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- When it's cold outside many of us may resort to using supplemental heat like a space heater to stay warm. Fire departments don't discourage it, however, they emphatically ...

The U.S. Fire Administration has these tips for safe operation of a fireplace or wood stove: Have your chimney or wood stove ...

Whether used for heating or ambiance, fireplaces and wood-burning stoves are great amenities, but they also carry risk for the homeowner if they are not properly installed. More than 10,000 ...

If you live in Montreal, it is illegal right now to install a wood-burning stove or fireplace in your home. Montreal city council will be voting on a proposed new bylaw that will allow only the newest ...

Home fireplaces and wood stoves are quietly driving a large share of winter air pollution, even though only a small number of ...