Carbon monoxide is unforgiving, and the margin for error in how you place your detector is far smaller than most homeowners ...

It’s not a flashy new gadget, and it doesn’t beep or flash in neon lights—but insurers treat it like a ticking time bomb.

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

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You settle in for a cozy fire in the living room when you notice an awful smell. At first, you think it's just something on the wood and ...

(StatePoint) With extreme cold weather and energy bills on the rise, many homeowners are taking a closer look at heating alternatives like pellet heating. Beyond cozy ambiance and aesthetics, pellet ...

The woodburning fireplace at the River Inn Center at Jay Cooke State Park, made of gabbro stone from Gary, Minnesota, was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1939-1942.

… but our independent journalism isn’t free to produce. Help us keep it this way with a tax-deductible donation today. “In a winter wonderland like Minnesota, there are few comforts so cozy or primal ...

In honor of the 12 Days of Christmas, we’re highlighting the Hamptons’ 12 best wood-burning fireplaces for visits from Santa this holiday season. You know the Hamptons is beautiful in the Summer, but ...