Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maintaining your fireplace routinely is critical for safety. The cleaning process doesn't replace the service provided by a ...

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.

When the weather outside is frightful, you want the fire in your fireplace to be delightful. That means getting the fireplace ready for the season. While a wood-burning fireplace should be cleaned ...

While cozy evenings in front of the fireplace are certainly irresistible, take the time to make sure it is as safe as it is inviting. A 2022 report from the National Fire Protection Association states ...

Nick is a writer with nearly a decade of experience in the home improvement industry. Now one of Forbes Home’s in-house writers, he previously wrote for Forbes Home as a freelance writer. He has ...

It’s the time of year when folks start migrating towards their fireplace in the evening, if they’re lucky enough to have one. There is something deep in us that finds warmth and comfort, not just in ...

From preparing your garden to winterizing your pool, there are plenty of tasks to check off the list before the first frost. Fireplace maintenance is just one more thing to add. Enjoying a fire with ...

Before starting a fire, open the fireplace damper so smoke can properly exit through the chimney. Use kiln-dried firewood for the cleanest burn and least chimney build-up. Kindling lights quickly, but ...

Jim Smart owns Smart Sweep Chimney Service. He and his son Jesse are certified professional chimney sweeps. Together, this ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Look-up of cleaner cleaning brick chimney Some folks love the romance of a wood-burning fire. Others may prefer the all-night ...