Q: I am thinking about using artificial fireplace logs instead of messy real firewood in my open fireplace. Do they burn more efficiently and cleaner than real wood? A: No matter what type of fuel you ...

Choosing the best firewood to burn in your home fireplace comes down to wood type and factors like its heat output, its dryness, its source, and, of course, cost. When you see signs for firewood for ...

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 ...

When the days shorten and temperature drops, it’s time to start gathering around the fireplace. This cozy enclave becomes the heart of your home during the winter, but getting the most out of your ...

When Trystan Bass first stepped into her 1920s-era home in Oakland, Calif., she immediately noticed the focal point of the living room: a floor-to-ceiling wood-burning fireplace. “It’s gorgeous and ...