A planning application seeking change of use for the former Micah’s Tearooms on Oldgate has been lodged with Northumberland ...

When a heater kicks on for the first time in months, a sharp, dusty odor can fill a home and trigger instant worry. In most ...

Swapping your traditional hearth for this cottage-like alternative will bring more warmth and comfort to your home without ...

Hawaiian Electric said Tuesday that almost half of all Oahu single-­family homes have been outfitted with rooftop solar ...

A fireplace adds ambience to your home — but it requires maintenance. Here are some expert tips on staying safe this cozy ...

Triple aspect views over quiet countryside are a key feature of a modernised detached cottage now for sale in Llandegveth, Newport. Offers over £600,000 are invited for the three-bedroom property, ...

Households across England with log burners could be hit with fines of up to £300 for making a common mistake this winter. With November now here and temperatures set to plummet further as winter ...

As winter approaches and temperatures continue to drop, households in England with log burners are being warned of potential fines up to £300 for a common mistake. With November upon us, many will be ...

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 ...

Burning wood indoors could cause damage in a similar way to cigarette smoke, researchers have warned, after a new study linked the growing popularity of domestic wood burning to lung damage. Wood ...

Wood-burning stoves will be allowed in new-build homes across England despite concerns over their impact on air pollution and carbon emissions. The Government has confirmed in a surprise letter to the ...