When the weather outside is frightful, you want the fire in your fireplace to be delightful. That means getting the fireplace ready for the season. While a wood-burning fireplace should be cleaned ...

Some folks love the romance of a wood-burning fire. Others may prefer the all-night warmth of a wood stove. But almost everyone can agree they’d prefer their fires to stay safely in the firebox of ...

The average chimney cleaning cost is $220. Chimney cleaning costs range from $105 to $330. Chimney cleaning keeps the fireplace or stove drafting properly, plus it's vital for safety since chimney ...

We can't wait to light the first fire of the season, crawl under a blanket, and sip some hot cocoa. But hold on a second—when is the last time you had your chimney cleaned? If you haven't had your ...

If you didn’t clean your chimney during spring cleaning, it’s time to now before the temperatures get chilly. If you’re thinking “I cleaned out the ashes in April,” emptying the ashes isn’t enough.

Nothing is cozier than a crackling fire burning in the fireplace on a cold evening. To make sure your fireplace is ready for its winter workout, a local chimney sweep offers some tips. The pro: ...

Which chimney-cleaning log is best? Everyone loves the warm glow of a fireplace in the winter, but if you enjoy wood fires often, you’ll eventually need to clean your chimney. Chimney-cleaning logs ...

Q. How much does chimney cleaning cost? A. Chimney cleaning costs depend on several factors. What type of chimney do you need a chimney sweep to inspect? Hiring someone to clean a boiler chimney can ...

CREOSOTE — it’s the T. rex in the hidden world of wood-burning fireplaces and stoves. It can lie dormant for a long time, then suddenly flare up and destroy a chimney — and maybe take the whole house ...