Creosote creates a sour, sickly odor. Slow smoldering fires or the use of unseasoned wood can create “cool” smoke and a weak ...

Installing a lock-top chimney damper is a common project among do-it-yourself homeowners. As fireplaces and chimneys age they tend to deteriorate from use, foundation shifting, and weather. This ...

We have three gas fireplaces (two chimneys), about 8 years old and all currently serviced and in formerly wood-burning fireplaces. The house was built about nine years ago. I’ve gotten conflicting ...

Q: Not long ago you answered a question from a reader about fireplace chimneys. You talked at length about dampers but you did not mention the need for a chimney liner. My house is 1906 vintage, and a ...

With Christmas behind us and no risk of disturbing the work of the man in red, it’s time to start thinking about chimney maintenance. The National Fire Code of Canada recommends cleaning your chimney ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...