Chimney Sweep cleaning fireplace inside of home. If you experience smoke backdrafting into your home or you detect a strong, unpleasant odor coming from your chimney, this may indicate a blockage or a ...

Chimney maintenance is an overlooked area but an essential part of home safety. You might not notice any physical signs that your chimney needs to be cleaned—but ignoring, or putting off, a regular ...

On a cold winter day, being able to sit next to a blazing fire is an enjoyable, relaxing experience, whether you like the warmth, the bright dancing flames, or the cozy crackle of the wood. It's only ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As families gather this Christmas Eve and throughout the holiday season, fire officials are urging homeowners to use caution when lighting fireplaces, warning that a common winter ...

Winter is prime time for flue and chimney fires in Northwest Arkansas as people fire up their wood stoves and fireplaces for the colder weather, but firefighters say people should take precautions ...