Rising energy costs means that most of us will be paying more to heat our homes this winter. And unfortunately, that’s only one of many price increases we’ve seen over the last year or so. This makes ...

According to Chief Fire Officer Todd Hutchinson, space heaters account for 43 percent of all heating fires in homes and 85 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — If you’re enjoying your fireplace as West Michigan sits in a deep freeze, firefighters have a reminder: Make sure your fireplace and chimney have been inspected and ...

(WLUK) -- With winter less than 60 days away, you might be ready to start turning on the heat or even getting your fireplace started. But do you know if your heating systems are functioning properly?

It’s getting to be that time of year! High school football is underway, and the days are getting shorter. Days are cooler and nights are getting cold! It’s time to crank up the fireplace. Fireplaces ...

Fireplaces might be an aesthetic, a comfort or a necessity for people during the winter months. Whatever their purpose, they should be used with care, and the Modesto Fire Department already has seen ...

Experts at a 40-year-old family chimney sweeping business are emphasizing the importance of prioritizing chimney maintenance this winter season. “In the winter," Arlene Winn of San Luis Obispo said, ...

With all of us firmly in the grip of another New England winter, everyone’s thoughts turn to skiing, skating, snowshoeing, etc., and staying warm. For those of you who are lucky enough to have a wood- ...