While many cities across the country ring in the winter season with extremely cold temperatures and mounds of snow, Las Vegas residents are able to enjoy their backyards year-round. Fire features help ...

DEAR DESIGNER: I have a two part question about my fireplace. I don't like the gas logs that are inside. I've seen new glass options on the market. How do I know if this is something I can utilize in ...

An outdoor fireplace is becoming commonplace. There has been a big outdoor kitchen movement, but now the trend is moving toward creating that perfect outdoor gathering place where people can sit ...

We write about this topic every year because, quite frankly, there’s a lot of misinformation on the internet about the benefits of using fireplace ashes in your garden. And, since we are entering ...

There's no hotter debate in the world of fireplace design. Are painted black bricks a stylish statement or an abysmal, ...

‘I’ve seen several posts online about how ashes from the fireplace can keep insects away from my plants. If this is true, how much should I use?” — T.D. The internet can be a wonderful source of ...

Winter and the holidays often evoke images of cozying up fireside with a mug of hot cocoa and reading material in hand. From November through February, however, on days when the Bay Area Air Quality ...