Watch your utility bills drop with these smart (and easy!) energy saving projects you can DIY. The post 50 Super Simple Ways ...

Another clear sign of chimney problems is rust anywhere in your fireplace, especially the damper (the mechanism that opens and closes the chimney to your fireplace). Rusted components indicate that ...

How did settlers chop fire wood and heat their homes in 1800s Ohio Country? Paul Locher offers insight in the latest ...

What are the signs that my chimney needs repairs? Crumbling masonry, obvious fractures, water leaks, corrosion on the damper or fireplace, and creosote buildup are all indicators of problems with ...

Building a fire with fire logs simply involves setting the product in the hearth, opening the damper ... it’s a good idea to have the fireplace and chimney inspected each fall before using ...

How do I keep spiders out of my gas fireplace? To keep spiders out of your gas fireplace, try a chimney top damper. This device creates a closed seal, making it hard for spiders to get in your ...

The cool temperatures of the night of Sept. 4 to Sept. 5 showed autumn had arrived in Ocean County, even if it won’t be official until the 22nd. That means winter isn’t far away, so it’s time to think ...

The Chimney Fire is now 71% contained, with minimal smoke observed and low fire behavior expected due to increased fuel ...

Davie Poplar has been chosen by migrating chimney swifts for roosting. It may be the only documented natural roosting site in ...

The Chimney Fire has burned 6,490 acres nine miles northwest of Fairfield and is 10% contained as of Friday morning.