If you have a fire pit (or fireplace), you know it is a gathering spot for stories and warmth. The simple act of adding wood ...

Most people don’t know they’ve had a chimney fire, according to a local chimney inspection expert who says 70% of such fires go undetected.

A dog drew her owner's attention after hearing a strange noise in the house. A few days ago, a woman from Oregon, USA, identified only as M., was house-sitting for a family member with her dog, Billie ...

Residents across parts of the North Coast who rely on older, inefficient and highly polluting wood stoves, wood inserts, or fireplaces may be able to receive th ...

Households that buy unauthorised fuel to use in an appliance that’s not approved by Defra face a fine of up to £1,000. If ...

Certain home features increasing insurance policy scrutiny Keep reading on The WiC Project Lifestyle Blog & Miriam's Boutique ...

Heat from a wood-burning stove used to heat the restored stone farmhouse radiated from a chimney pipe into the home's attic and caused the fire, according to Karn. The double-walled, insulated pipe ...

As public health officials warn about rising emissions from urban wood burning, a BMJ investigation finds that just under a third of councils in high use areas have faced pressure from the stove ...

Before the convenience of modern technology, there were plenty of menial jobs for even the most simple tasks. Here are 20 of the most obscure.

A detached Edwardian-era house has been put up for sale in Carlisle. The property, listed at a guide price of £269,950, is situated to the east of the city, and offers a blend of period features and ...

A seven-bedroom period home with six reception rooms is now up for sale in one of Beaconsfield's most prestigious residential areas. Oldbury House, a stunning residence dating back to 1907, is on the ...