Should You Paint Your Fireplace? Updating a fireplace can be costly. But you know what isn’t? A gallon or two of paint!

There’s nothing better than the cheerful crackle and pop sounds of a warm, wood-burning fire. But it’s important to remember the safety risks involved when using a wood-burning fireplace. According to ...

The Department of Energy even recommends using cold water to do your laundry whenever possible. (Dreamstime/TNS/The Minnesota ...

Firefighters responded to the scene as smoke spread across the neighborhood. Officials have not yet released details on the cause of the fire or any potential injuries. This is a developing story.

Imagine this scenario: You've just bought a new home and are excited about the fireplace in your new living room, but it's surrounded by a wide radius of brick that doesn't match the aesthetic you're ...

A new fire exploded Wednesday north of Castaic, charring more than 10,000 acres and forcing thousands to flee their homes amid a month of extreme fire conditions that have plagued Southern California.

Once the snow stops falling on the Augusta area, forecasters say the chilly temperatures will remain. “This cold weather will stick around for another couple days,” said Brad Carlberg, a meteorologist ...

The fire appeared to have originated in the wood-burning fireplace, according to the release. American Township and Lima fire departments and Perry Township EMS also responded.