Last week a reader who had just purchased a 65-year-old home, and who had little experience in building fires in a fireplace, asked several questions related to fires and fireplace safety. We ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Whether you have a gas or wood burning fireplace, you must be sure that it is safe to use before lighting it. The biggest concern when using either type of fireplace is to ...

Consider removing the ash tree in your garden first, as it can quickly become a hazard after it dies. You can use ash wood in your fireplace. It is a good idea to plant a variety of replacement trees ...

My new home has a fireplace, and I would like to be able to use wood from some trees that I need to remove in my garden. Will this be OK? Most of my friends purchase their firewood to use. — Jackson ...

When it comes to cozying up your space during colder months, a gas fireplace offers a convenient and efficient solution. Unlike traditional wood-burning fireplaces that lose significant heat through ...