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. 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 ...

Q: This letter is to seek advice on converting my heat exchanger fireplace (natural wood burning) to a natural gas log. I would like convenience, warmth, and charm! The existing fireplace is 12 years ...

For homeowners who enjoy the simplicity of pushing a button to create instant, cozy ambiance, gas fireplaces have long been the obvious choice. But amid growing pressure to ban natural gas in homes, ...

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 ...

The Maricopa County Air Quality Department wants to encourage residents not to burn wood and contribute to air pollution this holiday season. And it wants to help you toward that goal. If you act fast ...

"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 ...

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 ...