If you have a wood stove or a fireplace for back-up heat, or as your main heat source, you’ve probably already thought to tune it up for winter. But cleaning your chimney and hearth and using ...

When the temperatures outside begin to drop there's nothing we'd rather do than curl up by the fire, sip hot cocoa, and read a good book. But if your home doesn't have a traditional fireplace, this is ...

An upswing in woodstove use might sound yawn-worthy, but recent findings about the dire health effects of wood smoke might mean the long-term future of wood as a heating fuel is in question. As ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Sarah Wilson keeps track of her heating costs on colorful paper taped to the inside of a secretary desk in her living room. She’s got records going back to 2017, and the price of her last oil delivery ...

Temperatures are dropping in Michigan, and many residents may use space heaters to keep warm. Here are to avoid a house fire.

Many residents throughout the Northland are now bringing out the space heaters and turning on their furnaces. Heating your home is critical in the winter, but many chimneys, furnaces, and other ...

MAHONING TWP., Pa. -- Carbon County officials say a wood burner was to blame for the fire that destroyed a house in Mahoning Township. The American Red Cross says it's like clockwork: when there's a ...