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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

WISCASSET — The design and construction of chimneys in early houses is the focus of the second presentation in Lincoln County Historical Association’s winter lecture series on Sunday, Feb. 24 ...

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.

Q: This is a pretty busy time now for you from August through the burning season. Is that traditionally the time you're busiest? A: Traditionally yes, that's when people are getting ready. They ...