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 ...

Fireplace cleaning logs often sound like a too-good-to-be-true solution. Toss one into the fire, burn it like a regular log, ...

Wood heat is one of the few home comforts that still feels elemental–but it rewards discipline. Treat chimney cleaning and ...

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.

The Mount Vernon Fire Department has shared important safety tips for maintaining chimneys this winter."A dirty chimney is a ...

A Colorado Springs chimney sweep shares his most bizarre discovery and essential safety tips as cold weather arrives Tuesday ...

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 ...

A chimney sweep doesn’t need a top hat and a coat with tails to make sure your smokestack is clean and safe. But, it seems, some think it helps. “In the early days, we used to actually wear top hats ...

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 ...

A chimney sweep explains the danger of creosote, a form of "frozen oil" from burnt wood that can cause major house fires.

Auto-clean technology in kitchen chimneys supports grease management through heat-based cleaning, but external surfaces, ...