Rumford fireplaces have always scared me. Invented in 1796 by Benjamin Thompson, later Count Rumford, they are very tall and very shallow. They just look like more smoke is going to come into the ...

For homeowners who enjoy the simplicity of pushing a button to create instant, cozy ambiance, gas fireplaces have long been the obvious choice. But amid growing pressure to ban natural gas in homes, ...

For homeowners who enjoy the simplicity of pushing a button to create instant, cozy ambiance, gas fireplaces have long been the obvious choice. But amid growing pressure to ban natural gas in homes, ...

In the midst of a frigid winter, New England tradition calls for lighting a warming blaze in the household fireplace. Building a masonry fireplace is also a tradition here. The fundamental technology ...

Nothing beats the coziness of a roaring fireplace. The comforting hisses and pops, the cozy glow, the romantic ambiance… it’s a vibe. Unfortunately, many people can’t have a real wood-burning ...

Before the temperature starts to fall, there are several things you can do to make sure your wood-burning fireplace is safe and efficient. The National Fire Protection Association recommends chimneys ...

Wood burning fireplaces are the most traditional, but they can still be stylish. The Gyrofocus was designed by Dominique Imbert in 1968, and in 2009, was voted "The world's most beautiful object." But ...

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Sometimes it seems that Mayor Bill de Blasio has a secret campaign to eliminate all traces of lingering Victorian charm from the city. After first going after carriage horses, a plan that has stumbled ...