Q I have glass doors on my wood-burning fireplace. Because they're dated, I'd like to remove them. But do they actually provide enough insulation to justify keeping them? Is there an alternative ...

Gas fireplace inserts can cost between $400 and $3,500, depending on the power rating and additional features. ... (outer walls, doors, windows and other areas exposed to the outside) ...

Umbra on fireplace inserts Dear Umbra, Our fireplace is terribly drafty when we’re not using it, and not very functional when we do. Despite the cheery blaze, most of the heat seems to go up the ...

When there is no fire, insert an inflatable chimney pillow or balloon in the fireplace flue. This seals much better than the chimney damper. Once you blow up the pillow, it should stay in place.

When Bruce Przybylski bought his Crystal Lake house in 2005, he knew he’d never use the fireplace. Located in his great room, it was the traditional, wood-burning variety. “It looked gr… ...

Shipments within the United States and Canada of fireplaces, free-standing wood stoves and inserts climbed to 188,000 in 2020, up from 161,000 in 2019, according to the most recent figures from ...