If noises from your chimney have you wondering what's going on in there, you could have unwelcome animals that need to be ...

The first, and perhaps easiest, way to close off a fireplace is with the damper. “If you have a bottom/standard masonry ...

Before starting a fire, open the fireplace damper so smoke can properly exit through the chimney. Use kiln-dried firewood for the cleanest burn and least chimney build-up. Kindling lights quickly ...