Place the rocks in an old strainer and rinse them with cold water. Vacuum any dirt, dust, or debris from the firebox floor.

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There’s nothing like a fireplace to set the mood on a chilly evening. Whether you’re envisioning the crackle of logs, the ...

The insert is so unobtrusive that upon first glance you don’t even realize our fireplace isn’t real. Its addition to the ...

Fall and winter mean a lot of cozy fires — and a lot of mess. But with a little TLC, your brick fireplace can stay clean and ...

Make sure to properly dispose of all cigarette butts. NOTE: Take advantage of the cooler weather now to make your property fire safe. Contact your local Cal Fire office at (209) 966-3622 to verify ...

Make sure to properly dispose of all cigarette butts. NOTE: Take advantage of the cooler weather now to make your property fire safe. Contact your local Cal Fire office at (209) 966-3622 to verify ...

The Air District will be calling Spare the Air alerts more frequently, the agency announced this month – a move that, while ...

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As frosts creep in and heaters hum again, a quiet threat slips back into homes, hiding in plain air. Carbon monoxide creeps out of faulty boilers, stoves ...

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