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, ...

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 ...

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. 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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Dear Angie: 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.

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 ...

Dear Angie: 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.