Your chimney looks fine from the yard — but inspectors know better.

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 ...

Why is the smoke from your fireplace going into your living room, and not up the chimney? Here's what might be happening.

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 ...

What sits quietly on top of a chimney yet carries a big job in keeping a home safe, dry, and comfortable? A small metal guard called a chimney cap works harder than it looks. When that little ...

I never owned a house with a working fireplace until this one, so I've tried to learn as much as I can about how they function. One of my major concerns was the condition of the chimney. We had it ...