When the mercury drops, sitting in front of a roaring fire is a relaxing and comforting way to spend an evening. If you have a wood burning fireplace in your home, you likely enjoy the experience as ...

If you burn wood routinely in your home, whether in a wood stove or a conventional fireplace, it’s critical to perform routine cleanings and maintenance in order to ensure a cozy and safe hearth. What ...

Chimney cleaning is the type of job people don’t think much about until they’re in need of a sweep. But when it’s needed, there are few things more important than getting it done – especially if a ...

Best time of year to clean a chimney pipe Best tools for brushing down a chimney or wood stove pipe and clean up Yearly maintenance tips, including how to replace fireproof gaskets in and around your ...

With Christmas behind us and no risk of disturbing the work of the man in red, it’s time to start thinking about chimney maintenance. The National Fire Code of Canada recommends cleaning your chimney ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Some folks love the romance of a wood-burning fire. Others may prefer the all-night warmth of a wood stove. But almost everyone can agree they’d prefer their fires to stay safely in the firebox of ...