Q. We had a chimney cleaning service inspect our chimney and they suggested that we install an insulated flexible aluminum flue liner in our chimney connected directly to our gas water heater vent.

A fireplace adds ambience to your home — but it requires maintenance. Here are some expert tips on staying safe this cozy ...

Nothing is cozier than a crackling fire burning in the fireplace on a cold evening. To make sure your fireplace is ready for its winter workout, a local chimney sweep offers some tips. The pro: ...

Two recent chimney fires in Hudson have prompted fire officials to remind residents about proper fireplace maintenance as the ...

Which chimney-cleaning log is best? Everyone loves the warm glow of a fireplace in the winter, but if you enjoy wood fires often, you’ll eventually need to clean your chimney. Chimney-cleaning logs ...

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — During this week’s brutal cold, Jan Little warmed up by the fire. “When I went to go to sleep I decided, ok it’s time to put out the coals and poke them around and close the ...

IF YOUR home has an existing fireplace or chimney, you might assume it’s ready for use with a modern wood burning stove. But that assumption can lead to serious safety risks, poor heating performance, ...

"Always make sure the flue is open, the carbon monoxide needs a place to go, and if you close the flue, you'll bring dangerous gases into your home," said Rachel Neutzler with Lake Travis Fire Rescue.