Humans respond to fire on a primal level. Maybe it’s a throwback to when our ancestors huddled together, holding back the darkness with crackling flames—or maybe we just love the cozy warmth of a fire ...

Q: We read one of your articles on ventless gas fireplaces and are concerned about the safety of the one in our home. We have a code-approved unvented gas log fireplace. It has a built-in carbon ...

Many homeowners have gas fireplaces because they are safer, cleaner, and more convenient than wood. But one family who had a close call with carbon monoxide poisoning is raising questions about ...