If you didn’t clean your chimney during spring cleaning, it’s time to now before the temperatures get chilly. If you’re thinking “I cleaned out the ashes in April,” emptying the ashes isn’t enough.

You get down next to your fireplace and crane your neck just enough to see up to the top of your chimney. You see a handful of cracks in the terra cotta clay lining here and there, but the bottom line ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. gabort71 / Getty Images The average chimney cleaning cost is $220. Chimney cleaning costs range from $105 to $330. Chimney ...

Q. I used my masonry fireplace as often as possible during winter to cut my utility bills. What should I do to minimize the amount of creosote buildup and what chimney problems should I look for now?

With the recent chilly evenings, a cozy fire sounds ideal, but before you light that next fire in your fireplace, make sure that your chimney is in good condition or you are in danger of a chimney ...

From grand Victorian mansions to humble country homes, chimneys have a rich history of keeping homes warm and creating a more comfortable atmosphere. Historically, chimney sweeping has been infamously ...