Gas fireplaces are popular because they eliminate the muss and fuss of wood-burning versions. But that convenience comes with a risk you may not be aware of: More than 80 percent of gas fireplaces ...

Because they can reach temperatures up to 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit, glass-front gas fireplaces are responsible for many preventable burn injuries to children each year. Jordan Green shares the ...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is taking comments on two petitions asking it to begin a rulemaking to address burn hazards associated with gas vented fireplaces with a glass front.

There’s nothing better than gathering around a warm fireplace with the family when the weather gets a little chilly outside. But it can actually be quite dangerous, and maybe in ways you haven’t ...

As fall delivers relatively cooler temperatures to South Texas, homeowners soon will start turning to their fireplaces both for warmth and decorating ideas. Hearths, often considered the heart of a ...

Here’s how to dress it up and choose the tools you’ll need — before you build that first roaring fire. By Tim McKeough If you’re lucky enough to have a wood-burning fireplace, cold weather comes with ...