A gas fireplace provides instant ambience: all of the cozy but none of the hassle and smoke of a wood fireplace. So what does it mean when you turn on your gas fireplace and smell something burning?

Replace your half-spent Feu du Bois with something that’s smoky, earthy, and unexpected. Whew—do you feel that? The scary ghosts of October are flying out of your open windows, and entering in their ...

Sitting next to a roaring fire is one of those quintessential winter experiences that never loses its charm. The crackling of the flames, the smell of the burning wood, the cat cuddled up next to the ...

From foul odors to creosote buildup and poor indoor air quality, there are plenty of good reasons to avoid these types of ...

FARGO - The smell of slow-burning wood, the crackle of the fire and the cozy heat from the wood-burning fireplace make Mary Locken's sunroom a popular hangout in the winter. "It's just so peaceful and ...

MONTEREY — For those wandering about in their Monterey County neighborhoods breathing in the acrid, choking smell of smoke, they’re not alone. And the culprit? Fireplace chimneys. There are several ...

Now that the weather has turned a little colder, many of us will start lighting up fireplaces. But fewer people are bringing in wood logs for a cozy fire. Dave Horton has been selling firewood for 11 ...

The open fireplace is a centerpiece for those who love to entertain or cozy up on the couch on a cold rainy day. Nothing can beat the warmth, light and crackle of a fire. Open fireplaces have come a ...