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For most people, winter means battening down the hatches and succumbing to the toasty allure of the great indoors. Nothing wrong with that — who doesn’t love a soft blanket, a comfy couch and a steaming cup of hot cocoa? But staying inside can also mean missing out on the outdoor charms of the cold-weather months.

Outdoor living is here once again. Whether it’s a small porch or patio, a city backyard or a broad stretch of country, now’s the time to play, eat and relax under the sun and stars.

The phrase “Oh and it has a fireplace!” may no longer pack the same kind of warm-and-fuzzies for Southern California residents.

That’s because a fire in the hearth may look good but scientists found it’s bad for the heart and lungs.

It’s also becoming illegal.

Living in the desert lends itself to a lot of talk about the hot summer days where the mercury tops 100 degrees. It’s the last place outsiders would think of as a hotbed for selling fireplaces and other fire-related amenities. But Luke Hoffman is one of many people living in the desert who says buying a home in Las Vegas without a fireplace just doesn’t feel right.

Regional air quality management districts have issued warnings about wood burning yet again today.