Fireplace inserts are a type of fireplace that can be installed in an existing masonry fireplace. They improve heating efficiency by capturing and redirecting heat into the room and they are a ...

Fireplace inserts use a variety of heat production methods to safely and effectively heat homes. With a pellet or wood-burning stove insert, you can still burn biofuels like wood, corn or other ...

Wood-burning fireplace inserts became popular in the 1970s, at first during the oil embargo of 1973 to 1974 and again from 1979 to 1981 when there was an oil shortfall, according to the Office of ...

Gas inserts don’t offer the same ambiance as wood-burning fireplaces, i.e. the smell and sound of burning wood. Units can be expensive. They can be difficult and expensive to install, so you ...

The best inserts have efficiency ratings reaching 99% while even the lowest will rate around 65%—significantly more than an open hearth or wood-burning fireplace.

With chilly nights ahead, fireplaces offer a cozy and beautiful respite, but Southern California is unique in regard to trends, wood-burning restrictions and retrofit and replacement regulations.

Many people love their fireplaces, but if you have an open masonry wood-burning fireplace, you may want to consider updating it with a fireplace insert. Every minute they are burning, open masonry ...

One critical component to look for when evaluating gas fireplace inserts is direct-vent technology. Direct-vent units have sealed fireboxes and venting that expel 100 percent of exhaust outside of ...

Q: How can I use a fireplace to heat my home? My family has emigrated from a hot part of India where we don’t have fireplaces. A: Unfortunately, typical wood-burning fireplaces don’t deliver ...