Chimney-related fires cause over 25,000 house fires annually in the U.S., most from problems homeowners never knew existed. Even occasional fireplace use produces creosote, a highly flammable residue ...

While cozy evenings in front of the fireplace are certainly irresistible, take the time to make sure it is as safe as it is inviting. A 2022 report from the National Fire Protection Association states ...

When the weather turns cold, relaxing by the warmth of the fireplace is the perfect way to spend a cozy evening at home, and regular fireplace maintenance can ensure that it is working safely.

Nick is a writer with nearly a decade of experience in the home improvement industry. Now one of Forbes Home’s in-house writers, he previously wrote for Forbes Home as a freelance writer. He has ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. So should you board up your hearth for good? Not necessarily. The right equipment can ...

Featured on WGN Radio’s Home Sweet Home Chicago on 08/31/24: Shaun Peters of Lindemann Chimney, Fireplace, Heating, and Cooling joins the program to discuss their ‘total inspection’ policy that ...