Q. How much can I expect to pay to have my wood fireplace converted to gas? Our house is about 30 years old. The bottom of the fireplace looks like it’s easily accessed through the basement. The ...

A wood-burning fireplace requires storing and carrying logs, building a fire and cleaning up the ashes. A gas fireplace requires pushing a button -- often on a remote control. Convenience is leading ...

Question: I'm the original owner of a 17-year-old townhouse with a wood-burning fireplace that's seldom used because of the heat loss. The heating system and water heater run on natural gas, so I'm ...

Dear James: It’s a mess carrying firewood indoors, so I want to modernize my old brick fireplace with one that uses gas logs. Are there any tips on how to do this project myself? — Kathy H. Dear Kathy ...

Dear Ken: I have a wood-burning fireplace that I want to convert to gas. What are the pros and cons? How much should it cost? - Nancy Answer: Wood burners like yours send most of the heat up the ...

For homeowners who enjoy the simplicity of pushing a button to create instant, cozy ambiance, gas fireplaces have long been the obvious choice. But amid growing pressure to ban natural gas in homes, ...

Question: I have an electric fireplace. It's a beautiful piece of furniture with our 50-inch TV sitting on top and cabinetry with shelves and doors on the sides. There is a gas line in the wall ...

The region’s pollution-control agency is offering incentives to those who convert their wood-burning fireplaces to gas log sets. The South Coast Air Quality Management District will provide up to $200 ...

It’s a crackdown in slow motion. The region’s smog agency says wood-burning fireplaces send too many fine particles to the atmosphere — tiny bits of soot that can work their way deep into the lungs to ...

The Maricopa County Air Quality Department wants to encourage residents not to burn wood and contribute to air pollution this holiday season. And it wants to help you toward that goal. If you act fast ...

The agency that regulates the region’s air pollution is offering a discount for residents who convert wood-burning fireplaces to gas models. The South Coast Air Quality Management District has ...