This five-acre farmette in rural Belvidere has three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, coffered ceilings, two fireplaces and built-in bookshelves.

In this video, a Serbian chef elevates outdoor cooking by constructing a handmade clay furnace from bricks found in an abandoned factory. Utilizing traditional methods, he seals a whole chicken inside ...

A sought-after feature in high-end homes has long been a primitive void in the heart of the great room: the wood-burning fireplace. “There is absolutely a preference toward wood-burning fireplaces, ...

Throwing another log into a crackling fireplace on a cold winter’s night might seem like a cozy, harmless tradition. But Northwestern University scientists have found residential wood burning is a ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures drop and much of the nation is preparing for a significant winter storm this weekend, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is ...

Officials with the Bay Area Air District announced a Winter Spare the air Alert and a ban on wood burning is in effect for New Year's Day 2026. In a statement Tuesday, the agency said it issued the ...

Wood emits more carbon dioxide than natural gas and coal when burned for heat. (Sebastian Kahnert/picture alliance/Getty Images) Column by Michael J. Coren In 50 years, my father-in-law has never run ...

When it comes to establishing a cozy space to gather and relax, the presence of a wood-burning fireplace is unmatched. It feels like you are enjoying the serenity of the woods while in the comfort of ...

Fireplace lit in a home, a table with a cup of coffee nearby - Bogdan Sonjachnyj/Shutterstock Homeowners may wonder how a wood-burning fireplace differs from a gas fireplace. Well, both heat your home ...