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.

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 ...

Expertise: Chimney cleaning may seem like a straightforward chore you can do yourself. While you can perform basic maintenance, it takes professional knowledge to understand the structure of the ...

Dear Jim: 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 ...