There’s nothing like a fireplace to set the mood on a chilly evening. Whether you’re envisioning the crackle of logs, the ...

Cozy season has arrived, but is your fireplace ready? The materials used for mantels haven't changed drastically over the years—brick, stone, wood, and tile, are still classics—but the style you ...

Q: My fireplace has me in a quandary. I'm putting in crown molding and painting. My fireplace is used brick, 8 feet by 5 feet 5 inches deep with a hearth 50 inches wide and 4 inches high. I don't know ...

WHEN FAMILIES GATHER around the fire this holiday season, the odds are better than ever that no real kindling will be involved. Due to concerns about health and air quality, regulations against ...

A ban on putting wood burning fireplaces in new homes and buildings under construction in the Bay Area went into effect this month, along with the start of the new winter Spare the Air season. Wood ...

If you’re looking for an absolute stunner of a fireplace that you can install on your own, this large Sunjoy outdoor fireplace kit is worth a look. We’ve deemed it the best overall outdoor fireplace ...

This wintry week surprised Southern California with shape-shifting clouds hitched to chilly wind, rain in the valleys, snow in the mountains -- just right for a cozy Valentine’s Day spent corralled ...