With the convenience of remote control for temperature settings and turning the fire on and off, Duluth Forge’s dual-fuel needs no electrical hookup. It produces 26,000 British thermal units (BTUs) an ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

A wood-burning fireplace requires storing and carrying logs, building a fire and cleaning up the ashes. A gas fireplace requires pushing a button -- often on a remote control. Convenience is leading ...

For many homeowners, fireplaces have become the nice china of home features: dusted off only for special occasions. Although attractive, they are messy to operate, and that homey glow they produce ...

Gas logs are an ideal way to keep your fireplace looking winter-ready throughout the year. However, you don’t need to buy a cord of wood or Duraflame whenever you want or need a cozy fire. Gas logs ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

The cooler temperatures of late September and early October will invariably tempt many homeowners and apartment dwellers to turn on the heat. Those of us who like to plan ahead may even be thinking ...

Today's gas fireplaces and inserts are 50 percent to 70 percent more efficient than their 1990s-or-earlier counterparts, say experts. Besides increased efficiency, newer models offer many more options ...

If you live in an older Pennsylvania home, your stone or brick fireplace might be more decorative than functional. Many of these fireplaces, especially those found in historic properties across ...

Q. When we had our condo built about ten years ago, we had a gas log fireplace installed. This is not one of the newer enclosed units with an exhaust on the exterior of the building. Ours has a full ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to types of fuel, propane and natural gas are efficient sources of energy. Whether it's for an outdoor fireplace, a ...