There have been roughly 25 chimney fires, according to Rural Metro Fire.

The recent weather hasn't quite been the cause to stoke a warming fire in the fireplace. But now's as good a time as ever to take all the steps to make sure your hearth, fireplace or stove and chimney ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you burn wood routinely in your home, whether in a wood stove or a conventional fireplace, it’s ...

Gas fireplaces are a great addition to any home since they are so easy to use, clean, and maintain. Additionally, they are energy efficient and more environmentally friendly than wood-burning ones.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Who doesn't love a warm, cozy fire? But the maintenance and clean-up that goes with hit? Not so much. And while chimney cleaning ...

Homeowners whose homes have fireplaces understand that a little more maintenance goes into autumn prep work for their homes than for those homeowners without fireplaces. Readying the fireplace for ...

As the temperatures across Arizona go down, many of us look to light up our fireplaces. Here are some timely tips to think about before you strike that first match or crank up the gas. Perhaps the ...

MINNEAPOLIS — For many Minnesotans and Wisconsinites, it's about time to fire up the fireplace. Dave Odde is fond of fireplaces. When he and his wife renovated their St. Anthony home, he made sure to ...

The recent weather hasn't quite been the cause to stoke a warming fire in the fireplace. But now's as good a time as ever to take all the steps to make sure your hearth, fireplace or stove and chimney ...

The Morgan City Fire Department is offering some tips to use fireplaces and wood stoves safely. "Start with a clean fireplace, stove, and chimney. Burn only seasoned hardwoods (oak, maple, etc.) and ...