As winter approaches, many homeowners are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to use their fireplaces and wood-burning stoves. Preparation for the season typically involves chimney cleaning and, of ...

Which gas logs are best for your fireplace? Thanks to gas-fueled fireplaces, you can enjoy the warmth and relaxation of a glowing flame without ever having to lift an ax. To finish the look and build ...

SEATTLE — Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Or is there? Popular backyard fire pits like the Solo Stove, often called smokeless fire pits, conjure up a roaring outdoor fire, but without the smoke.

Before starting a fire, open the fireplace damper so smoke can properly exit through the chimney. Use kiln-dried firewood for the cleanest burn and least chimney build-up. Kindling lights quickly, but ...

As Americans gather around cozy fireplaces during the holiday season, the scent of fried chicken just might be in the air. Kentucky Fried Chicken has resurrected its fried-chicken scented fire logs, ...