Why should homeowners prioritize yearly service for a system that may appear to be working fine? NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, ...

Joel Martin, Columbia Basin Herald, Moses Lake, Wash. Dec. 19—MOSES LAKE — With Christmas just around the corner, lots of folks are using their fireplaces for warmth, roasting chestnuts or just a ...

Chimney Sweep cleaning fireplace inside of home. If you experience smoke backdrafting into your home or you detect a strong, unpleasant odor coming from your chimney, this may indicate a blockage or a ...

On a cold winter day, being able to sit next to a blazing fire is an enjoyable, relaxing experience, whether you like the warmth, the bright dancing flames, or the cozy crackle of the wood. It's only ...

Your chimney and fireplace work together to create an eye-catching home centerpiece and a source of warmth and comfort. (Plus, without them, how does Santa Claus slide down or Mary Poppins’ ...

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...

Many homeowners skip yearly maintenance tasks, like flushing the water heater or examining the home's exterior, without ...

Q: This is a pretty busy time now for you from August through the burning season. Is that traditionally the time you're busiest? A: Traditionally yes, that's when people are getting ready. They want ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Residents of a northeast Kansas City, Missouri, house without a gas furnace were using space heaters and a fireplace to stay warm, resulting in a weekend tragedy. Saturday morning, ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Two homes caught fire due to fireplace chimneys this past Saturday. Fortunately, no one was hurt in either fire, but these fires serve as a reminder to properly maintain your ...