A wood-burning fireplace isn’t great for the planet or your health. But there are things you can do to make your fireplace better.

Not all firewood is created equal, and some burn longer and hotter than others. There's one that scores above all others in ...

People who own wood-burning stoves or fireplaces shouldn't just use any old firewood. There's one wood species that burns ...

Choosing the best firewood to burn in your home fireplace comes down to wood type and factors like its heat output, its dryness, its source, and, of course, cost. When you see signs for firewood for ...

Stacking, though—nothing prepared me for the addictive nature of this chore, or for my growing obsession with building the ...

Wood heat is one of the few home comforts that still feels elemental–but it rewards discipline. Treat chimney cleaning and ...

Don't risk an unsafe wood-burning fireplace! Learn how many fires you can have between cleanings and the tools and techniques ...

Officials with the Bay Area Air District announced a Winter Spare the air Alert and a ban on wood burning is in effect for ...

Say you’ve got this very nice gas fireplace. It looks great in your living room and produces some gentle warmth. But you want more. More flames, more heat, more scent, more spectacle. Or maybe you’d ...

The mammoth pandemic stimulus and spending bill Congress passed last week includes billions of dollars to expand solar, and wind energy. These are good measures to address greenhouse gas emissions.

A Spare the Air Alert will be in place for New Year's Day in the Bay Area, the third alert of the winter season.