Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fireplace inserts are a type of fireplace that can be installed in an existing masonry fireplace. They improve heating efficiency ...

For many homeowners, fireplaces have become the nice china of home features: dusted off only for special occasions. Although attractive, they are messy to operate, and that homey glow they produce ...

Many people love their fireplaces, but if you have an open masonry wood-burning fireplace, you may want to consider updating it with a fireplace insert. Every minute they are burning, open masonry ...

Cold winters put wood-burning stoves to the test. Proper care, smart habits, and seasonal upkeep can help ensure steady heat and reliable performance.

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 ...

Jan. 21—The Bay Area Air District is offering grants to homeowners to offset the cost of switching from wood-burning stoves or fireplaces to electric heat pumps. The district's Clean HEET Program is ...

Due to elevated fine particulate matter in the air, Multnomah County officials have announced a wood-burning restriction for ...