I have a fireplace, a cord of split, seasoned wood, and a cold family. So I make a lot of fires. But, for me, nothing about a fire is ever consistent—not the tinder or kindling or logs. So, I always ...

How to use manufactured stone to create a beautiful fireplace. There’s no denying that home decor goes through style cycles much like clothing fashion. Lately we’ve been seeing a lot more stone ...

correctionAn earlier version of this article incorrectly identified the National Fire Protection Association as the National Fire Protection Agency. The article has been corrected. It’s that time of ...

Q: I have a masonry fireplace that puffs smoke into the room when a fire is burning. It gets worse as the fire dies down. I've spoken with three bricklayers who build fireplaces and have received ...

When temperatures drop, a cozy fire is a balm for the soul and a quick cure for chills. Whether you want to add a fireplace to a blank wall or convert a wood-burning one to a more modern choice, it's ...

Wood emits more carbon dioxide than natural gas and coal when burned for heat. (Sebastian Kahnert/picture alliance/Getty Images) Column by Michael J. Coren In 50 years, my father-in-law has never run ...

Every winter, I get quite a few emails from readers who suffer from smoky fireplaces. Just a month ago, one of my amateur radio friends reached out to me with the same problem. After asking him some ...