There’s nothing like a fireplace to set the mood on a chilly evening. Whether you’re envisioning the crackle of logs, the ...

When my husband and I moved into our builder-grade home in 2009, I knew I would be making some changes along the way. I was ...

Next, I wanted to create the look of stacked wood. I had previously gathered some white birch branches from my in-laws’ ...

Our home has an unusual feature—one that’s become one of my favorite things about the space. At the very center of the house, between the kitchen and the dining and living rooms, stands a massive ...

Homeowners may wonder how a wood-burning fireplace differs from a gas fireplace. Well, both heat your home, but their similarities mostly end there. A wood-burning fireplace offers a rich, crackling ...

Burning wood and coal in homes contributes to about 2,500 deaths a year, a report has found. Open fires and wood burning stoves are one of the biggest sources of small pollution particles. This fine ...

Burning wood and coal at home contributes to the death of nearly 2,500 people each year in the UK, according to research. Stopping the use of wood-burning stoves and open fires at home could help the ...

Wood burning stoves have become a trendy must-have for people looking to give their homes some rustic charm. But while many Brits have invested in the appliance, a nurse has called on them to be ...

An expert has defended wood-burning stoves in homes after a major new health report issued a warning that they damage lungs 'in the same way as cigarettes'. Burning wood indoors could cause damage in ...

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The study, presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Amsterdam, showed those who used wood stoves lost lung capacity more quickly than non-users – even though they tended to be ...