Sitting next to a roaring fire is one of those quintessential winter experiences that never loses its charm. The crackling of the flames, the smell of the burning wood, the cat cuddled up next to the ...

Pros explain how often, when, and why you need a technician to service your gas fireplace regularly. A gas fireplace should be serviced annually, or twice a year in some cases. Well before winter is ...

Remove the front screen or open the bottom grate of the fireplace. Remove the top grate of the fireplace (if applicable). Release the bottom two spring clips, then release the top two clips of the ...

Nothing says the holidays like a roaring fire. They are a lot of work in terms of maintenance and cleaning, but there is nothing like the warm crackle of wood — especially when sharing it with your ...

There are many tried-and-true tips for maintaining wood-burning fireplaces, and the maintenance schedule is relatively rigid due to significant safety hazards. However, a gas fireplace might be even ...