It’s getting to be that time of year! High school football is underway, and the days are getting shorter. Days are cooler and nights are getting cold! It’s time to crank up the fireplace. Fireplaces ...

Creosote creates a sour, sickly odor. Slow smoldering fires or the use of unseasoned wood can create “cool” smoke and a weak ...

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 ...

Staying warm often means staying inside and putting an extra log on the fire, switching the space heater to max or cranking up the gas for your fireplace. But while all those things keep us warm, they ...

Our home has an unusual feature—one that’s become one of my favorite things about the space. At the very center of the house, between the kitchen and the dining and living rooms, stands a massive ...

A fireplace is the ultimate way to fill your home with cozy warmth. Learning how to clean your fireplace is key to ensuring ...

Springfield Fire Captain Drew Piemonte emphasizes the importance of fireplace inspections and maintenance for safety, and advises residents to call 911 immediately in the event of a fire.

The ash left in your fireplace is ideal for cleaning the soot it leaves behind on the glass doors. "For cleaning fireplace ...

Staying warm often means staying inside and putting an extra log on the fire, switching the space heater to max or cranking up the gas for your fireplace. But while all those things keep us warm, they ...