Wood-burning fireplaces offer a mix of nostalgia and simplicity. Being able to gaze through glass doors and actually see those hours of wood splitting heating your home through a traditional wood ...

Traditional wood-burning fireplaces certainly look impressive, but operating one of those classic hearths may be costing you a lot of cold, hard cash.

Existing wood-burning fireplaces can be converted to gas. Another solution is a fireplace insert that burns pellets, said Rob Lewis, Pacific region president of the Hearth, Patio & Barbeque Assn ...

With chilly nights ahead, fireplaces offer a cozy and beautiful respite, but Southern California is unique in regard to trends, wood-burning restrictions and retrofit and replacement regulations.

Fireplaces and wood-burning stoves are great amenities, but they also pose risks for homeowners if they're improperly installed.

Space heaters, fireplaces, wood-burning stoves or generators, here's to use them safely and not burn down your house ...

Stay informed and stay safe with our in-depth look at the eight types of wood that spell trouble for your fireplace.

A. There are many options for installing a fireplace. However, if one of the options you were considering was a wood-burning fireplace, it will make your decision easier.

Several south coast counties restrict wood burning fireplaces, but San Diego isn’t one of them. Not yet. “Although it is not prohibited, wood burning in the home is a growing source of air ...

Home builders throughout Southern California will be banned from installing wood-burning fireplaces under a new set of anti-smog regulations adopted Friday. And residents already used to lighting ...

Those found burning wood during prohibited days face up to $500 fines and mandatory conversion to a gas fireplace, depending on the number of violations per winter season.