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 ...

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.

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, ...

Buy a bendable “noodle brush” to clean the smoke shelf and a long-handled brush to clean soot off the sides of the firebox. Pro tip: There’s no “one-size-fits-all” brush for cleaning the flue. So ...

(Mass Appeal) – One of the major causes of fires in homes results from poor chimney care. Your chimney might have leaves, sticks, or even animals inside and when the heat hits those things a fire can ...

Q. I used my masonry fireplace as often as possible during winter to cut my utility bills. What should I do to minimize the amount of creosote buildup and what chimney problems should I look for now?

Q. How much does chimney cleaning cost? A. Chimney cleaning costs depend on several factors. What type of chimney do you need a chimney sweep to inspect? Hiring someone to clean a boiler chimney can ...

This article discusses the importance of regular cleaning for kitchen chimneys to maintain optimal performance. Tips include regular maintenance, switching off and disconnecting, removing filters and ...

A chimney sweep doesn’t need a top hat and a coat with tails to make sure your smokestack is clean and safe. But, it seems, some think it helps. “In the early days, we used to actually wear top hats ...

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 ...