A chimney sweep shares the cleaning and maintenance habits that keep your home safe all burning season long.

Cleaning your fireplace the wrong way could create a serious safety hazard.

There’s nothing better than cozying up in the winter next to a nice roaring fire. That is, if your fireplace cleaning is up to date. No amount of hygge will make you relax if you’re staring into a ...

The weather is getting colder, and many have started to use fireplaces to warm their homes as fall chill settles in.

As fall sets in, cooler temperatures and shorter days quickly follow. It’s a season filled with festive holidays and cozy charm, especially if you live in a region with stunning foliage. Autumn is ...

A wood-burning stove or fireplace always makes spaces feel more cozy and welcoming. But you can’t build the perfect fire—or keep the surrounding area neat and tidy—without a dedicated fireplace tool ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...