Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Keeping your chimney clean is essential for safety and efficiency. Regular cleaning prevents fire hazards, improves airflow, and reduces harmful smoke buildup. Start by removing loose debris, ...

Smoke Alert Home Fire Safety reports that regular chimney sweeping prevents fires, carbon monoxide buildup, and improves heating efficiency.

Your chimney and fireplace work together to create an eye-catching home centerpiece and a source of warmth and comfort. (Plus, without them, how does Santa Claus slide down or Mary Poppins’ ...

You get down next to your fireplace and crane your neck just enough to see up to the top of your chimney. You see a handful of cracks in the terra cotta clay lining here and there, but the bottom line ...

Make sure your fireplace is prepped and the flue damper is open. Then, start stacking firewood using either the log cabin or ...

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 ...

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 ...