Q. We own a log cabin in upstate New York and a few problems have cropped up recently. One has to do with the roof. We've been told the shingles are original to the cabin - 18 years old. Several of ...

Q. I plan to install a gas fireplace myself for additional heat in a large family room. I want an efficient one, but one which also has realistic flames. Is a direct-vent design my best option? A. New ...

Q. I have a built-in, direct-vent propane fireplace in my living room. The unit was installed nine years ago, and almost immediately, we experienced soot buildup on the glass screen and around the ...