Keep your home safe and cozy.

With winter around the corner and heating season underway, fire officials are urging homeowners to exercise extreme caution ...

While a fireplace fire can create a cozy, warm environment for food, drinks, and friends, fire is still dangerous and can have dire consequences when mishandled. Properly preparing for a fire not only ...

Cleaning your fireplace the wrong way could create a serious safety hazard.

A wood-burning stove or fireplace always makes spaces feel more cozy and welcoming. But you can’t build the perfect fire—or keep the surrounding area neat and tidy—without a dedicated fireplace tool ...

Take these steps to boost the efficiency of your wood-burning fireplace this season.

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.