Fireplaces offer warmth and comfort, but it is important to prioritize fire safety surrounding their use. According to the ...

A couple of weeks back, I responded to a question about dampness near a first-floor fireplace that our reader thought might be related to a recurring leak in the ceiling of the room above. Readers ...

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 ...

Q. I've got a chimney question that is somewhat similar, although not exactly, to one you answered in your column a few months ago. This has to do with smoke coming down the chimney. I have two ...

An earlier version of this article incorrectly identified the National Fire Protection Association as the National Fire Protection Agency. The article has been corrected. It’s that time of year when ...

At first glance, the concept seems ludicrous: Build a bonfire inside a home constructed entirely of wood, let the enclosure sit in the weather for many decades, perform little or no maintenance and ...

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.