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 ...

It's that time of year when home renovation projects are in full swing. Whether you're trying to warm up your house for what's left of winter, or planning ahead for next year, perhaps installing a ...

Wood-fuelled stoves are making a comeback. Along with adding a retro vibe to the kitchen, there’s the cosiness of a fireplace that’s incidentally warming the home. Beyond knowing you love the look and ...

Forecasters have predicted a cold and snowy winter this year. So if the thought of high heating bills sends chills down your spine, you might want to consider installing a wood stove to keep you ...

Whether used for heating or ambiance, fireplaces and wood-burning stoves are great amenities, but they also carry risk for the homeowner if they are not properly installed. More than 10,000 ...

Choosing the best firewood to burn in your home fireplace comes down to wood type and factors like its heat output, its dryness, its source, and, of course, cost. When you see signs for firewood for ...

Oregonians are lighting up their fireplaces and stoves again as colder, wetter weather returns, and they'll have to do their part to keep their smoke from contributing to air quality problems. Burning ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Sioux City Fire Marshal Mark Aesoph has reminders for anyone with a wood-burning fireplace or stove. First, leave it to professionals to install and do annual maintenance. A ...

Preliminary results from a new state survey on wood combustion show more people are using fireplaces and woodstoves in urban areas in Oregon, despite efforts by state and local governments to decrease ...