Q. I plan to install a gas fireplace myself for additional heat in a large family room. I want an efficient one, but one which also has realistic flames. Is a direct-vent design my best option? A. New ...

Fireplaces have gone high tech and become more energy efficient. As winter approaches, the fireplace becomes a focal point in a home. And today, that generally means a gas burning system instead of ...

DEAR JIM: I want to add a fireplace for supplemental heat and the ambiance, but I don't want the hassles of burning wood. Will a gas fireplace produce much heat, do the flames look real, and can I ...