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 ...

Which chimney-cleaning log is best? Everyone loves the warm glow of a fireplace in the winter, but if you enjoy wood fires often, you’ll eventually need to clean your chimney. Chimney-cleaning logs ...

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.

This series highlights the expertise of Brownstoner's Services Pros. Are you having your chimney inspected and cleaned often enough? Whether or not your house has a working fireplace, chances are you ...

AND I GET A FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE IN CLEANING ONE. LET’S FACE IT. CHIMNEYS DON’T ALWAYS GET A LOT OF ATTENTION, SILENTLY VENTING SMOKE AND FUMES WITH LITTLE FANFARE. BUT THEY DO PLAY A BIG ROLE IN OUR ...

With Santa's imminent arrival and cosy days by the fire looming, it's a good time to check on your chimney. According to the National Safety Council (NSC) almost one in five house fires in Ireland ...

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.

Want to get off Santa’s naughty list? Clean your chimney. A sooty flue or a dead raccoon can turn Jolly Old Saint Nick into Mr. Grinch. Regular inspections by a chimney sweep can ensure that a ...

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 ...