Make sure your fireplace is prepped and the flue damper is open. Then, start stacking firewood using either the log cabin or ...

Now that the weather is turning cold, many homeowners may be ready to light up their fireplaces. But before striking the match, there are some safety tips they need to know. Tips to keep your chimney ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — Having your chimney professionally inspected annually is the best way to prevent chimney fires. Here's what can cause a chimney fire, and how professionals are equipped to inspect ...

A roaring fireplace on a chilly day provides a welcome, aesthetically appealing respite from the cold. Fireplaces are typically used throughout winter, but when spring rolls around, many homeowners no ...

PITTSBURGH, July 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I had a new damper installed on our chimney, and it failed within two years. The heat from the fireplace compromised the tension in the springs that hold the ...

It’s getting to be that time of year! High school football is underway, and the days are getting shorter. Days are cooler and ...

Classic brick-and-mortar fireplaces aren't exactly hot these days, according to Joe LaVecchia of New Jersey's Abbey Hart Brick & Stone. "We used to sell a million firebricks a year in the 1970s," he ...