Creosote buildup causes chimney fires. You should have your chimney professionally inspected or cleaned after every 70 fires. If you burn wet wood (which you shouldn’t), have it inspected or cleaned ...
From grand Victorian mansions to humble country homes, chimneys have a rich history of keeping homes warm and creating a more comfortable atmosphere. Historically, chimney sweeping has been infamously ...
Professional home inspector Alan Beal has examined hundreds of fireplaces, unearthing chimneys choked with sticky black creosote buildup or stuffed with acorns stashed by squirrels. Like many of us, ...