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 ...

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.

Chimney maintenance is an overlooked area but an essential part of home safety. You might not notice any physical signs that ...

Keep your fireplace safe and operational by cleaning your home's chimney. If you’ve never owned a home with a fireplace, you might be surprised to learn that chimneys must be regularly cleaned to ...

A: If you notice a sour smell around your fireplace, it is caused by the buildup of creosote in your chimney, according to the University of Minnesota Extension. Creosote contains phenolic compounds ...

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

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 ...

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 ...