Sitting next to a roaring fire is one of those quintessential winter experiences that never loses its charm. The crackling of the flames, the smell of the burning wood, the cat cuddled up next to the ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Regular cleaning and inspection are crucial to gas fireplace maintenance. Here's what you need to know to ensure your gas ...

Nothing ruins a cozy fire in your fireplace faster than smelly smoke billowing into your living room. But what exactly causes smoke from fireplaces to come back into your house, and how do you make ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - If you have a fireplace, it's probably been working overtime lately. But, if your fireplace and chimney haven't been inspected recently, it can be an accident waiting to happen - ...

Fireplaces are more than a source of heat – they create a warm and cosy ambience that cannot be achieved with even the most high-tech air-conditioner or heater. It’s important though, to keep in mind ...

As March 19 —the first day of spring — approaches, chimney sweep companies are preparing for an increase in service requests. “Spring and summer is probably the best time to (service your chimney)," ...