Nobody throws a party for their flue system. No one puts "schedule masonry inspection" on their vision board. But here's the ...

When you want to create a relaxing atmosphere inside your home on cold winter nights, few things beat a roaring fire. Built-in and freestanding fireplaces can keep your home cozy during winter. The ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Q: My question concerns the chimney and flue arrangement in my house. The house was built in 1963. It is a one story ranch with no basement. The house originally used electric radiant heat in the ...

Dear Jim: We use our wood-burning fireplace for heat. It has not been cleaned out for years and we noticed bad spots on the outdoor chimney brick. What maintenance steps can we do ourselves? -- ...

"Saddle Brook – Pro Chimney Repair" Saddle Brook, NJ - A cozy fire or reliable heating system starts with something most homeowners rarely think about: the chimney's structural health. Small cracks in ...