Using a fireplace to heat your home is the ultimate in rustic coziness, but as research shows, wood smoke may not be all that great for you or the environment. Luckily, the best electric fireplaces ...

As with anything you use often, it’s best to make sure it’s functioning properly beforehand rather than discovering an issue ...

You walk into a room and are drawn to the fire. Is it a primal reaction? Yes, say anthropologists at the University of Alabama who noted that people's blood pressure drops an average of 5 percent ...

For those of us who are fireplace-less, being able to stream a crackling fire into the living room could be pure holiday magic. “The Yule Log” made its holiday debut in 1966, according to The Wall ...

In spite of the early evening chill, nobody was ready to end the party. Our small gathering bubbled with excitement as we celebrated our emergence from lockdown with after-work drinks in the backyard.