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 ...

A ban on putting wood burning fireplaces in new homes and buildings under construction in the Bay Area went into effect this month, along with the start of the new winter Spare the Air season. Wood ...

The thought of cozying up in front of a fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa and a good mystery novel on a cold winter day sounds dreamy. At the moment, however, you are feeling a little frosty, knowing ...

If you have a wood fireplace, you might be tired of collecting firewood, the inefficient burning method, and the hassles of cleaning ashes. One option is to show off your DIY design chops and decorate ...

Home builders throughout Southern California will be banned from installing wood-burning fireplaces under a new set of anti-smog regulations adopted Friday. And residents already used to lighting a ...

Several south coast counties restrict wood burning fireplaces, but San Diego isn’t one of them. Not yet. “Although it is not prohibited, wood burning in the home is a growing source of air pollution ...

Home builders throughout Southern California will be banned from installing wood-burning fireplaces under a new set of anti-smog regulations adopted Friday. And residents already used to lighting a ...