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There’s nothing quite like a fireplace to add warmth and ambiance to your home. But fireplace repairs can be a pain. Depending on the type of fireplace you have, your maintenance and repair ...

Though you probably don't think about yours often, a chimney is a vital part of keeping your home safe and healthy to live in. A house produces a lot of dangerous stuff, from fireplace smoke to ...

Fireplace cleaning logs often sound like a too-good-to-be-true solution. Toss one into the fire, burn it like a regular log, ...

While cozy evenings in front of the fireplace are certainly irresistible, take the time to make sure it is as safe as it is inviting. A 2022 report from the National Fire Protection Association states ...

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)," ...