Federal safety regulators warn that home heating equipment can spark fires or emit carbon monoxide. Here's what to know.

When the temperatures drop, Shoham said his business, Texas Chimney, is usually called on to clean fireplaces for customers. ...

Original fireplaces add undeniable charm and character to older properties. But should you use them as a source of heating, ...

Preparing a fireplace for winter weather ensures both safety and efficiency. There's nothing quite like the warmth and ambiance of a fireplace during the winter, but it's important to prioritize its ...

Fireplaces can transform your home into a cozy escape, but it's important to keep your house safe from fires and put the proper precautions in place to lessen your risk. Though there are several ways ...

Unlike your heater, which runs consistently throughout the day, a fire eventually burns out. "Once the fire dies down, indoor ...

Experts at a 40-year-old family chimney sweeping business are emphasizing the importance of prioritizing chimney maintenance this winter season. “In the winter," Arlene Winn of San Luis Obispo said, ...

HOUSTON — With a hard freeze expected in the Houston area next week, many are going to be doing their best to stay warm. By Monday and Tuesday mornings next week, we could see temperatures in the city ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- When it's cold outside many of us may resort to using supplemental heat like a space heater to stay warm. Fire departments don't discourage it, however, they emphatically ...

DECLINING NUMBERS. BACK TO YOU, TAHOE THANKS SO MUCH. WELL, TODAY’S CHILLY START AND FROSTY PATCHES MAY HAVE YOU BEING TEMPTED TO GET A FIRE STARTED, BUT BE WARNED TODAY IT IS ILLEGAL TO BURN IN THE ...

For light to moderate soot buildup, try this old, traditional method: Dip a damp newspaper page or soft cloth into fine ...