Q: I want to help the environment and use my fireplace more often but hate handling firewood. Is using commercial firelogs better than real wood and what types are best? A: In all but very mild fall ...

Dear Jim: I am thinking about using artificial fireplace logs instead of messy real firewood in my open fireplace. Do they burn more efficiently and cleaner than real wood? - Lauren W. Dear Lauren: No ...

Every year, untold tons of lawn clippings end up in landfills – or at best, in compost heaps. US Department of Agriculture chemist Syed H. Imam, however, has come up with what could be a better use ...

The cooler temperatures of late September and early October will invariably tempt many homeowners and apartment dwellers to turn on the heat. Those of us who like to plan ahead may even be thinking ...

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