Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

With the convenience of remote control for temperature settings and turning the fire on and off, Duluth Forge’s dual-fuel needs no electrical hookup. It produces 26,000 British thermal units (BTUs) an ...

Which electric fireplace inserts are best? Nothing compares to sitting next to a warm fireplace, sipping a hot beverage and reading a good book on a cold winter evening. While a traditional wood ...

Q. How much can I expect to pay to have my wood fireplace converted to gas? Our house is about 30 years old. The bottom of the fireplace looks like it’s easily accessed through the basement. The ...

Dear Ken: I have a wood-burning fireplace that I want to convert to gas. What are the pros and cons? How much should it cost? - Nancy Answer: Wood burners like yours send most of the heat up the ...

Dear EarthTalk: It is starting to get colder and I’m eager to try out the fireplace in our new home, but we don't want to create health or environmental problems. Are there materials that would be ...