During the cold fall and winter months, fireplace and stove owners count themselves lucky. They can warm their feet by a ...

A gas fireplace lets you enjoy the warmth and coziness of a glowing fire by simply flipping a switch or pressing a button. Without the mess of ash and soot, these clean-burning units require much less ...

There’s something special about a real, wood-burning fireplace: The scent, the crackling sounds, and watching the logs slowly burn down to glowing embers. But they’re also a hassle, and pretty dirty.

I finally fired up my gas log fireplace the other night while I was decorating my Christmas tree. And if you are doing the same thing - well, this article is for you. Meeco makes products especially ...

Gas fireplaces are a great addition to any home since they are so easy to use, clean, and maintain. Additionally, they are energy efficient and more environmentally friendly than wood-burning ones.

I had a serious deja vu moment when I pulled today’s first reader tip from my inbox. Roseanne’s tip brought back a memory of my grandfather doing this very thing on the big, black cast-iron wood range ...

HOMEOWNERS unknowingly throw away ashes from their fireplaces that could be used for eco-friendly cleaning. Many areas of the home can be sparkling and odor-free without splurging money on expensive ...

Q: I let a scarf get too close to the glass of my gas fireplace insert. The material burned on the glass. Do you have any cleaning suggestions? I have tried warm water and glass cleaner for stove, ...

Dear Heloise: In a recent article, a reader said she had a problem with soot removal on fireplace glass. I spent 32 years as a chimney sweep. Do not wet the ashes and rub on the windows. This is a ...

Christmas is over and the New Year is on its way! We have had cold weather in South Texas and it might not change until we see spring, or it might end tomorrow. But my guess is that if you have the ...