Humans respond to fire on a primal level. Maybe it’s a throwback to when our ancestors huddled together, holding back the darkness with crackling flames—or maybe we just love the cozy warmth of a fire ...

There’s nothing that delivers cozy quite like a fireplace to gather around on a chilly winter day. With a wood fireplace, there’s time and effort involved—chopping wood, keeping wood stored and dry, ...

WHEN FAMILIES GATHER around the fire this holiday season, the odds are better than ever that no real kindling will be involved. Due to concerns about health and air quality, regulations against ...

Question: I have a house built in 1969 with a brick fireplace that we put a gas decorative insert in and changed the decorative fireplace door. There are now large gaps between the masonry work, brick ...

Just looking at possible options for converting my decorative gas fireplace into a gas fireplace that provides heat. I have a B-vented gas fireplace. It does offer some radiant heat, if you're sitting ...

Nothing says winter more than a raging fireplace’s flickering orange flames and the comforting aroma of burning wood. But in these modern days, time and convenience are just as important as the ...

Adding an outdoor fireplace to your backyard can instantly turn your patio or deck into a space you can enjoy year-round. Outdoor fireplaces can keep you toasty on chilly evenings and instantly create ...

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.

This custom home with a brick exterior sits at the end of a cul-de-sac in Bowie. Designed with an eye toward comfort as well as appearance, the home offers entertaining options and convenience. The ...