Wood heat is one of the few home comforts that still feels elemental–but it rewards discipline. Treat chimney cleaning and stove maintenance as a yearly ritual as opposed to a reaction to a problem, ...

Maintaining your fireplace routinely is critical for safety. The cleaning process doesn't replace the service provided by a professional chimney sweep, but it is great for regular upkeep. “Dirty ...

From grand Victorian mansions to humble country homes, chimneys have a rich history of keeping homes warm and creating a more comfortable atmosphere. Historically, chimney sweeping has been infamously ...

If you didn’t clean your chimney during spring cleaning, it’s time to now before the temperatures get chilly. If you’re thinking “I cleaned out the ashes in April,” emptying the ashes isn’t enough.

Taking care of your chimney is extremely important for your safety and your home's value. The experts at A1 Affordable Chimney offer chimney cleaning, repair, rebuilding, and re-ling. It is imperative ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - As temperatures drop and the use of fireplaces increases, East Texas chimney sweeps recommend getting and inspection and cleaning ahead of heavy use. According to the Chimney ...

A Colorado Springs chimney sweep shares his most bizarre discovery and essential safety tips as cold weather arrives Tuesday ...

If you own a fireplace and use it regularly, fall is the time to give serious thought to hiring a chimney sweep — before you light your first fire. Chimney sweeping is an intricate and sometimes ...

Some folks love the romance of a wood-burning fire. Others may prefer the all-night warmth of a wood stove. But almost everyone can agree they’d prefer their fires to stay safely in the firebox of ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...