Where to start with chimneys? Probably here: A chimney is not just an elongated window, not just a portal from inside to outside with deep, brick sills. A chimney, in fact, is a machine for generating ...

Q:I have a 50-year-old one-story freestanding brick chimney with one flue (see photo). A chimney sweep recently did an inspection and noted the part of the chimney extending above the roofline could ...

When a chimney sweep climbs down from his ladder and says you need to spend thousands of dollars on repairs before it's safe to put match to kindling, how can you be certain he's not just blowing ...

Even sitting here at my work-from-home desk, I can hear you exclaim: "Chimney repair? Are you serious? I just finally set up my aboveground pool!" Well, sorry to play the role of Debbie Downer (by the ...

For safety, fireplaces are designed to route smoke out of the house through the chimney. If there's a problem, however, you ...

Q: My question concerns the chimney and flue arrangement in my house. The house was built in 1963. It is a one story ranch with no basement. The house originally used electric radiant heat in the ...

Newark, NJ - As colder weather approaches and fireplaces, stoves, and heating systems come back to life, many Newark homeowners are unknowingly taking chances with one of the most important safety ...