Two chimney sweeps have become embroiled in a battle of the brushes to secure control of the hearth-cleaning industry in ...

A tightening of emissions regulations has reduced the amount of smoke new stoves can emit per hour from 5g to 3g.

Dutch fireplace manufacturer DRU, which has been creating fires and stoves since 1754, has introduced three new models for autumn 2026, designed for very different homes and lifestyles.

The organization formed to remove lead from Baltimore homes has a new target in their home safety campaign — fossil fueled ...

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents with open fires, wood burners and solid fuel appliances to get their chimneys swept and appliances checked ahead of the colder months. The ...

The law states that the amount of smoke new stoves can emit is just 3g per house, down from 5g previously. The figure was ...

An 18th-century country house in a sought-after West Midlands hamlet has come to market with an asking price of less than £1 ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

In this episode of Workshop Renovation, I focus on creating a warm and inviting workshop environment by installing a Jotul No. 1 stove. The stove requires some refurbishment, including repainting, ...

No smoke alarm was found in the basement unit after the fire nor was a carbon monoxide detector located adjacent to the sleeping area of the basement unit, a Justice of the Peace ruled.