The comfort of a flame remains timeless, but a newer approach to home fireplaces is turning heads thanks to easier upkeep and fewer seasonal chores.

Dear James: It’s a mess carrying firewood indoors, so I want to modernize my old brick fireplace with one that uses gas logs. Are there any tips on how to do this project myself? — Kathy H. Dear Kathy ...

Fires add warmth and a cozy feeling to your home. However, is a wood-burning stove a better option than a fireplace? We'll go ...

Although considered by most to be a low-cost method of heating a room, traditional, open-masonry fireplaces create the reverse affect on the rest of your home. (Staff-Shot) Q. I am renovating my home ...

How to have a beautiful warm fire place in your home with no flue and no vent? Still a relatively new concept, ethanol and isopropyl alcohol gel ventless fireplaces have grown substantially even since ...