When the weather turns cold, relaxing by the warmth of the fireplace is the perfect way to spend a cozy evening at home, and regular fireplace maintenance can ensure that it is working safely.

I have had several inquiries about furnaces and fireplaces. Since this is the start of the heating season, there are a few safety tips and suggestions for performing your own inspection. 1. If the ...

Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Reader Question: A potential buyer has made an offer on our home with a contingency for a fireplace inspection. The chimney inspector started inside and ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - With cold air moving in for the rest of the week, you may want to use your fireplace. If it hasn’t had an inspection in the last year, book one because you want to know what’s ...

Chimney-related fires cause over 25,000 house fires annually in the U.S., most from problems homeowners never knew existed. Even occasional fireplace use produces creosote, a highly flammable residue ...

Starting this year, I'm going to begin recommending two new inspection services in addition to standard home inspections: sewer scans and level 2 chimney inspections. I've always been quick to ...

Nick is a writer with nearly a decade of experience in the home improvement industry. Now one of Forbes Home’s in-house writers, he previously wrote for Forbes Home as a freelance writer. He has ...

FALL IS HERE and the weather is getting colder, which means New Hampshire families will be lighting woodstoves and firing up their heating appliances. Don’t forget about making sure your chimney is ...

But before you turn on the fire place, you may want to make sure your chimney is safe to avoid possible fires. South Bend Fire Department responded to a chimney fire just last week. According to ...