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 ...

Q: I want to help the environment and use my fireplace more often but hate handling firewood. Is using commercial firelogs better than real wood and what types are best? A: In all but very mild fall ...

Dear Jim: I am thinking about using artificial fireplace logs instead of messy real firewood in my open fireplace. Do they burn more efficiently and cleaner than real wood? - Lauren W. Dear Lauren: No ...

Which gas logs are best for your fireplace? Thanks to gas-fueled fireplaces, you can enjoy the warmth and relaxation of a glowing flame without ever having to lift an ax. To finish the look and build ...

Artificial firelogs are safer. I grew up in a home with a large wood burning fireplace, and we used to have some rip-roaring fires in that thing. We'd stack logs, kindling, and paper until the ...

Q: I have a regular fireplace, but I hate the hassle of using firewood. I was thinking of using composite fire logs instead. Are they a good alternative for a nice fire, and do they pollute a lot? A: ...

Every year, untold tons of lawn clippings end up in landfills – or at best, in compost heaps. US Department of Agriculture chemist Syed H. Imam, however, has come up with what could be a better use ...

Autumn is finally here and it’s time to prepare for using your fireplace again. Given that it’s National Fire Prevention Week, here are six key safety tips for using vented gas fireplaces (those with ...