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With Christmas just around the corner, lots of folks are using their fireplaces for warmth, roasting chestnuts or just a ...

Get essential tips to winterize Central Texas homes and apartments: protect pipes, service heaters, seal drafts and prep ...

To find the biggest leaks in your home, move a candle or incense stick around door and window frames, ideally on a windy day.

Few devices beat a wood-burning stove for coziness. However, you need to make sure you're starting the fire correctly to avoid health problems or house damage.

Most people focus on turning down their thermostat or switching energy providers, but they're missing the biggest culprit, an ...

Springfield Fire Captain Drew Piemonte emphasizes the importance of fireplace inspections and maintenance for safety, and advises residents to call 911 immediately in the event of a fire.

Heating bills get expensive in winter if you aren't doing what you can to keep your home warm. These seven winter habits will make your HVAC system work overtime.

HUDSON, Ohio (WOIO) - Two recent chimney fires in Hudson have prompted fire officials to remind residents about proper fireplace maintenance as the heating season continues. Chief Jerry Varnes told 19 ...

As temperatures drop and furnaces kick into high gear, winter becomes one of the most energy-intensive times of the year. While staying warm is a necessity, experts say ...

A homeless woman was arrested on Tuesday after police said she broke into an abandoned home in Athens with her dogs and ...