Wood-burning fireplaces can produce various pollutants that can be harmful to your health. AccuWeather recommends taking these precautions to reduce the risk of adverse health impacts: Use clean wood ...

Oregonians are lighting up their fireplaces and stoves again as colder, wetter weather returns, and they'll have to do their part to keep their smoke from contributing to air quality problems. Burning ...

Fireplaces are a surefire method (no pun intended) for upgrading any room. The warm glow and cozy heat instantly increase ambiance and comfort, whether in your living room, bedroom or den. However, as ...

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 ...

Bay Area residents in areas highly affected by wood smoke and air pollution now can get funds to replace their wood-burning fireplaces or stoves with cleaner heating options, air quality officials ...

WHEN FAMILIES GATHER around the fire this holiday season, the odds are better than ever that no real kindling will be involved. Due to concerns about health and air quality, regulations against ...

For homeowners who enjoy the simplicity of pushing a button to create instant, cozy ambiance, gas fireplaces have long been the obvious choice. But amid growing pressure to ban natural gas in homes, ...

VERY LITTLE CHASES away December’s chill like a crackling fireplace. The lambent flames, the heady scent of burning wood—what could be more homey, more elemental, more natural than blazing logs? Sorry ...

Bay Area residents who want to replace old fireplaces and wood-burning stoves with cleaner-burning models can get discounts on the new equipment at stores in the region, air-quality regulators ...