A wood-burning fireplace requires storing and carrying logs, building a fire and cleaning up the ashes. A gas fireplace requires pushing a button -- often on a remote control. Convenience is leading ...

Q. We have a gas log fireplace in our home and would like to have real wood fires. Would it be safe to remove the gas logs and burn real logs instead? A. Before making changes to your fireplace, you ...

Dear Ken: I have a wood-burning fireplace that I want to convert to gas. What are the pros and cons? How much should it cost? - Nancy Answer: Wood burners like yours send most of the heat up the ...

Q. The 35 year old house we just purchased has a big, brick fireplace in the middle of the family room. The brick is brown, and the raised hearth extends into the room about 16 inches, which makes us ...

Question: I'm the original owner of a 17-year-old townhouse with a wood-burning fireplace that's seldom used because of the heat loss. The heating system and water heater run on natural gas, so I'm ...

When your fireplace is no longer functional, you don't want it to become an eyesore. Instead, transform it into part of your decor. Fireplaces are a natural focal point, but a nonfunctional fireplace ...

Q. How much can I expect to pay to have my wood fireplace converted to gas? Our house is about 30 years old. The bottom of the fireplace looks like it’s easily accessed through the basement. The ...

"I'm a biologist so I'm always looking for ways to reduce the environmental impact," said homeowner Beth Townsend. Townsend says when she came across the county's new program that pays to retrofit ...

Richard helps convert a wood burning fireplace to gas; Nathan installs wainscoting. Richard Trethewey assists a homeowner through the process of converting a wood burning fireplace to gas, assembling ...

When your fireplace is no longer functional, you don't want it to become an eyesore. Instead, transform it into part of your decor. Fireplaces are a natural focal point, but a nonfunctional fireplace ...