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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Home. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. If lighting a fire in your old, drafty and potentially clogged fireplace ...

First, we place tarps on the floor in front of the fireplace and in high traffic areas. The chimney is then cleaned from the bottom. We use specialized tools to clean the firebox, smoke chamber, ...

Although they are designed to warm up our homes, fireplaces can unfortunately also be the source of drafts, introducing some cold from outside into our living spaces if they are not properly ...