Key Points Fireplaces may smoke due to issues with the damper, flue blockages, drafts, or air pressure fluctuations.Have your fireplace serviced once a year by a professional chimney sweep to avoid ...

When you want to create a relaxing atmosphere inside your home on cold winter nights, few things beat a roaring fire. Built-in and freestanding fireplaces can keep your home cozy during winter. The ...

There’s nothing better than the cheerful crackle and pop sounds of a warm, wood-burning fire. But it’s important to remember ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We were so excited to have a working fireplace when we bought our house in Birmingham (granted, we can only use it a few months a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The 2023 wildfire season has been one for the history books in the United States, particularly in Washington state. It’s been so ...

As the temperatures across Arizona go down, many of us look to light up our fireplaces. Here are some timely tips to think about before you strike that first match or crank up the gas. Perhaps the ...

Q. Tim, I really need your help. I just moved into my new home and have a smoking full masonry fireplace. It’s 55 inches wide and has an arched opening that’s 33.5 inches at the peak of the arch. It ...

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 ...

The 2023 wildfire season has been one for the history books in the United States, particularly in Washington state. It’s been so bad that a new study from Climate Central, a nonprofit that reports on ...