Those who know me personally know that I’m pretty minimal when it comes to all aspects of my life, from skin care to home decor. I have a pretty strong aversion to anything I feel might be chintzy or ...

That said, installing your very own fireplace is a much less soothing experience: you need a constant supply of firewood, fire building know-how, constant patience to clean away the soot, and a rather ...

Electric fireplaces are an excellent replacement for traditional wood or gas fireplaces. Their installation is not complicated, they don’t require any venting or chimney, and they can still create the ...

There’s nothing quite like the warmth of a roaring fire to cozy up your living room—both literally and figuratively. But not everyone is lucky enough to have a working fireplace. And if yours happens ...

Dear Jim: I need extra heat in the living room. I would like a wood-burning fireplace but installing one is too expensive. How much heat do electric ones produce and do they look real? -- Bud S. Dear ...

Electric fireplaces can solve many issues at once for homeowners. First, and most obviously, they're a safe and permanent source of extra heat for any room in which they're installed. The other ...