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 ...

Heating bills can really add up in winter if you aren't careful. Certain outmoded practices can be counterproductive, costing you money when you're trying to save. In other cases, your personal habits ...

Winter jackets may seem simple, but sophisticated engineering allows them to keep body heat locked in, while staying ...

Every year, approximately 750 accidental home fires are caused by pets or wild animals, according to the National Fire ...

Toufeeq Ilahee [email protected] As winter settles in and the cold starts biting through our streets and neighbourhoods, ...

As temperatures drop and furnaces kick into high gear, winter becomes one of the most energy-intensive times of the year. While staying warm is a necessity, experts say ...

An electric space heater isn't the only way to get your bedroom warm this winter. Enjoy feeling cozy and comfortable by ...

Whether your home runs on a boiler, furnace, heat pump, or other system, make sure the heating source is in good working order before snowfall. These tasks could include: Turn on the heating system ...

If you can’t afford, don’t have or are cutting back on indoor heating, here are 25 ways to stay warm this winter — with or ...

City of Austin and Travis County officials are asking residents to prepare now for winter weather that could be coming.

Discover the magic of Christmas through the eyes of Sandpoint Waldorf School students. From snowball fights and sledding to ...