While a wood-burning fireplace should be cleaned about once a year, it also depends on how much you use it and what type of wood you burn, according to Dan Machin, owner of Top Hat Chimney Sweeps ...

As we begin to fire up our fireplaces, it is important we take a few steps before we light that first match. Fireplaces and chimneys are the most overlooked parts of our homes. Water penetration ...

It has been two and a half months since the 6.0 earthquake rocked us from our beds, in a far from gentle manner, at 3:20 a.m. on Aug. 24. We don’t sleep as peacefully as we once did, we’re ...

Chimney sweeps such as Phillip Briggs with Madewell Chimney Sweep use wire brushes to remove creosote from chimneys. There is "the old traditional style where you get on top of the roof and brush ...

Fireplace, chimney safety tips ahead of arctic blast. If you’re planning to use a fireplace that's been sitting all year, experts are stressing you take the proper safety precautions.

The fire at the celebrity chef's home is a reminder that fireplaces and chimneys can be dangerous. As fall and winter approach, follow these tips to keep your home safe. IE 11 is not supported.

Do chemical cleaner logs really work? The Chimney Safety Institute has issued a statement on cleaning logs, saying, “The use ...

Open-hearth fireplaces are notoriously poor at producing heat, ... Fireplace sends heat out, not in; insulate chimney bricks on the exterior to help. Updated: Feb. 13, 2011, 2:00 p.m.