The open fireplace is a centerpiece for those who love to entertain or cozy up on the couch on a cold rainy day. Nothing can beat the warmth, light and crackle of a fire. Open fireplaces have come a ...

Recent study shows that using open fireplaces for house warming can decrease your life-expectancy for up to 1.6 years, due to the fine particles that are emitted in the firewood combustion. These are ...

A recent study published in the Journal of Building Engineering shows that using open fireplaces for housewarming can decrease your life expectancy for up to 1.6 years, due to the fine particles that ...

Many people love their fireplaces, but if you have an open masonry wood-burning fireplace, you may want to consider updating it with a fireplace insert. Every minute they are burning, open masonry ...

Fireplaces evoke feelings of coziness and nostalgia. They come in various architectural styles and materials depending on the region. Nowadays, the term “eco-friendly fireplace” has been coined.

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire in your wood-burning fireplace are wonderful until your heating bill arrives. Then you ...