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 ...

Chimney maintenance is an overlooked area but an essential part of home safety. You might not notice any physical signs that ...

TODAY contributor and “House Smarts,” host Lou Manfredini joins Kathie Lee and Hoda to answer viewer questions about household problems, like how many times you should clean your chimney and how to ...

This article discusses the importance of regular cleaning for kitchen chimneys to maintain optimal performance. Tips include regular maintenance, switching off and disconnecting, removing filters and ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...