That is why when I stood up at seven o’clock that evening, I eyed the electric fireplace and wondered if its simulacrum of fire, the flickering orange and red flames, glow of burning logs, and crackle ...

Fire officials recommend homeowners have their chimneys inspected and cleaned at least once a year, especially before ...

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

While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

As Shammas explains in her piece, she had to sign an offline “pledge” that read, in part: “We trade dopamine for daylight, doom scrolls for detours, pixels for paper maps. Here’s to boredom, to wrong ...

Christmas stockings have been a tradition in the UK since the Victorian era. While this festive fun was originally reserved ...

The warm spices in gingerbread, the woodsy aroma of pine and fir trees, and the fruity tang of mulled wine are smells ...

It looks a bit like a winter wonderland at Fireplace Professionals for its Holiday Hearths Event. “We have partnered with ...

Staying safe in winter is about practical prep and small daily habits. These simple winter safety tips help you prevent the ...

Creosote creates a sour, sickly odor. Slow smoldering fires or the use of unseasoned wood can create “cool” smoke and a weak draft. The smoke condenses and sticks to the chimney’s interior which forms ...

Get living room Christmas decor ideas and cozy Christmas decorations for traditional themes with a collection of festive styling tips.