Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Dec. 19—MOSES LAKE — With Christmas just around the corner, lots of folks are using their fireplaces for warmth, roasting chestnuts or just a pleasant atmosphere. But before Santa pays your chimney 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 ...

For residents of the Front Range and the surrounding Colorado mountains, winter is more than just a season; it is a test of residential infrastructure.

(MENAFN- GetNews) North Shore Hearth & Chimney reports a growing demand for professional chimney maintenance services among homeowners in Norwalk, Connecticut in 2026. The company notes that chimney ...

(MENAFN- GetNews) Middletown Chimney Experts are highlighting increased demand for chimney maintenance services among homeowners in Middletown, Connecticut. The company notes that chimney repair, ...

Chilled by the cold? Fightened by rising heating costs? You’re not alone. If you’re thinking about warming yourself by a fire – or wondering where you’ll turn if the power goes out – here are some ...

Dear Jim: We use our wood-burning fireplace for heat. It has not been cleaned out for year and we noticed bad spots on the outdoor chimney brick. What maintenance steps can we do ourselves? – Michelle ...