For light to moderate soot buildup, try this old, traditional method: Dip a damp newspaper page or soft cloth into fine ...

I am having a couple of trees cut down next week. Is it OK to use the wood as firewood? One is a maple and the other is a ...

Gabrielle Piché reports on business for the Free Press. She interned at the Free Press and worked for its sister outlet, ...

For safety, fireplaces are designed to route smoke out of the house through the chimney. If there's a problem, however, you ...

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Fire investigators have determined the cause of the fire that occurred in the 4300 block of Cliffside Drive. The blaze ...

The La Crosse Fire Department would like to remind everyone that professional inspection and cleaning of wood burning fireplaces is recommended to prevent excessive and creosote build-up.

Schedule a technician for a wood-burning fireplace before winter. Remove nearby flammable items and add a screen. A gas ...

Outdated rules that cost you money when trying to stay warm in winter no longer serve you. Try these instead, say pros ...

A possibly rare bird found near Slidell sparked wonder and debate online over whether it was a melanistic Great Blue Heron.

Millions are turning to firewood to beat soaring energy costs, but most are making a critical mistake that kills heat and ...