Wood heat is one of the few home comforts that still feels elemental–but it rewards discipline. Treat chimney cleaning and ...

Don't risk an unsafe wood-burning fireplace! Learn how many fires you can have between cleanings and the tools and techniques ...

Keith Hipsher has seen a lot of chimneys in his 30 years as a chimney sweep cleaning and inspecting Midpeninsula fireplaces. Before you light that match for the first wood fire of the winter season, ...

Dear Ken: I have a wood-burning fireplace that I want to convert to gas. What are the pros and cons? How much should it cost? - Nancy Answer: Wood burners like yours send most of the heat up the ...

Schedule a technician for a wood-burning fireplace before winter. Remove nearby flammable items and add a screen. A gas ...

Sarah Wilson keeps track of her heating costs on colorful paper taped to the inside of a secretary desk in her living room. She’s got records going back to 2017, and the price of her last oil delivery ...

Now that the weather is turning cold, many homeowners may be ready to light up their fireplaces. But before striking the match, there are some safety tips they need to know. Tips to keep your chimney ...