Creosote buildup causes chimney fires. You should have your chimney professionally inspected or cleaned after every 70 fires. If you burn wet wood (which you shouldn’t), have it inspected or cleaned ...

People are drawn to a fire, whether for roasting marshmallows in summer or cuddling up near the fireplace in winter. Just as you take precautions to prevent campfires from getting out of control, ...

People are drawn to a fire, whether they're roasting marshmallows around a campfire during the summer or cuddling up near the fireplace in the dead of winter. And just as you take precautions outdoors ...

Here’s one for the annals of homeowner negligence: As of last month, my chimney had gone eight full years without being inspected, much less cleaned. For all I knew, a few generations of squirrels had ...

1. Get an annual chimney check. 2. Keep the chimney clear (tree branches should be at least 15 feet away from the top of the chimney). 3. Install a chimney cap to keep debris and animals out of the ...

A warm fire can make even the coldest winter day more enjoyable. Fireplaces may not get much use in spring or summer, but come late fall and throughout the winter, the fireplace can be a great place ...

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Oct. 3, 2014) — With cooler temperatures arriving in central Indiana this weekend, many Hoosiers will turn their fireplaces on for the first time this season. That’s prompting ...