As the temperature drops late in the year, we all start considering our heating options. Wood-burning stoves are a cozy and efficient way to heat a home. But burning wood as a heat source has nuances ...

The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services is reminding everyone to follow safety tips when disposing of fireplace or wood stove ashes, such as letting them cool completely, placing them in a metal ...

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 ...

Best time of year to clean a chimney pipe Best tools for brushing down a chimney or wood stove pipe and clean up Yearly maintenance tips, including how to replace fireproof gaskets in and around your ...

Cold winters put wood-burning stoves to the test. Proper care, smart habits, and seasonal upkeep can help ensure steady heat ...