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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 T. The biggest "con" is energy cost. Wood burners like yours send ...

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 ...

It’s a crackdown in slow motion. The region’s smog agency says wood-burning fireplaces send too many fine particles to the atmosphere — tiny bits of soot that can work their way deep into the lungs to ...

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 ...

Question: I have an electric fireplace. It's a beautiful piece of furniture with our 50-inch TV sitting on top and cabinetry with shelves and doors on the sides. There is a gas line in the wall ...

A. I imagine winter’s chill has you warming to the idea of a fireplace that’s easy to use and maintain. That’s why so many people seem to prefer gas fireplaces these days. However, a specific price ...