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 ...

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 ...

Q. We had a chimney cleaning service inspect our chimney and they suggested that we install an insulated flexible aluminum flue liner in our chimney connected directly to our gas water heater vent.

We can't wait to light the first fire of the season, crawl under a blanket, and sip some hot cocoa. But hold on a second—when is the last time you had your chimney cleaned? If you haven't had your ...

Chimney maintenance is an overlooked area but an essential part of home safety. You might not notice any physical signs that your chimney needs to be cleaned—but ignoring, or putting off, a regular ...

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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 ...

That new high-efficiency furnace you’re installing might come at a high price: a buildup of carbon monoxide around the water heater or condensation in the chimney. The source of the problem is what ...

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 ...