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 ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...

Cleaning Frequency If the fireplace is used regularly but not cleaned annually, the cost of a chimney sweep could be as high as $800, according to HomeAdvisor. Removing the buildup that has ...

After using your fireplace all winter, the hot, steamy days of summer can cause your chimney to really stink. Here's how to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's nothing quite as relaxing and cozy as cuddling up by a crackling fire on a chilly evening. The comforting glow of a wood-burning ...

Bill Klein and Rodney Kneller both took sharp career turns to the age-old profession of chimney sweep. They just made their decisions nearly 40 years apart. Klein, 68, is selling Klein’s Chimney Sweep ...

Ables, who grew up in Brady, owns and runs Ables Top Hat Chimney Sweeps. He has been sweeping chimneys in Central Texas for almost thirty years. When I was 28, my wife and I moved into a house in ...

Q. How much does chimney cleaning cost? A. Chimney cleaning costs depend on several factors. What type of chimney do you need a chimney sweep to inspect? Hiring someone to clean a boiler chimney can ...

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 ...