While fireplaces and log burners can provide cost savings when used as supplementary heating in a well-insulated home, they are rarely cheaper than modern central heating systems for primary heating.

If your gas log burner was designed to burn "clean" you'd have much less soot in your fireplace, but the result would be a blue flame that would be as interesting to look at as, say, the burner in ...

Fireplaces and log burners are popular alternatives to central heating, offering warmth and ambiance Installation costs range from £500 to £5,000, depending on the type and structural requirements ...