Dear James: It’s a mess carrying firewood indoors, so I want to modernize my old brick fireplace with one that uses gas logs. Are there any tips on how to do this project myself? — Kathy H. Dear Kathy ...

A gas fireplace can add ambiance and warmth to any room, and with the cold weather, you might be dreaming of adding one in your home. Because purchasing a fireplace is not something we do every day, ...

With the price of home heating fuel uncertain, homeowners who have fireplaces may want to use their hearths to supplement their heating system. But while an old-fashioned open-hearth fire might ...

Cozying up by a fireplace on a cold day provides heat, but it’s also enjoyable to watch. The Yule Log broadcast on TV channels during the winter holidays is a case in point. Viewers watch a fire ...

A law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Aug. 23 creates a license for hearth professionals to continue installing fireplaces, barbecues and other appliances. Members of the Mid-Atlantic Hearth, Patio & ...

This blog post is about fireplace hearth extension rules, but first, a quick story to explain why I'm blogging about such a boring topic. I've said it before and I'll say it again; one learns from ...