There are many tried-and-true tips for maintaining wood-burning fireplaces, and the maintenance schedule is relatively rigid due to significant safety hazards. However, a gas fireplace might be even ...

A person wearing socks warms their feet near a gas fireplace - Georgeclerk/Getty Images Most of the time, your gas fireplace probably feels practically effortless. You never have to chop or haul wood ...

Gas fireplaces are a great addition to any home since they are so easy to use, clean, and maintain. Additionally, they are energy efficient and more environmentally friendly than wood-burning ones.

Remove the front screen or open the bottom grate of the fireplace. Remove the top grate of the fireplace (if applicable). Release the bottom two spring clips, then release the top two clips of the ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.