Creosote creates a sour, sickly odor. Slow smoldering fires or the use of unseasoned wood can create “cool” smoke and a weak ...

Fireplace cleaning logs often sound like a too-good-to-be-true solution. Toss one into the fire, burn it like a regular log, ...

With Christmas just around the corner, lots of folks are using their fireplaces for warmth, roasting chestnuts or just a ...

Wood heat is one of the few home comforts that still feels elemental–but it rewards discipline. Treat chimney cleaning and ...

We can't wait to light the first fire of the season, crawl under a blanket, and sip some hot cocoa. But hold on a second—when is the last time you had your chimney cleaned? If you haven't had your ...

Franklin County fire officials are reminding residents to clean their chimneys after responding to a house fire earlier this ...