With Christmas behind us and no risk of disturbing the work of the man in red, it’s time to start thinking about chimney ...

The next form is a black granular accumulation, removed fairly easily with a stiff chimney brush. The third type of creosote ...

AUSTIN, Texas — With all the cold weather coming in, many people may be lighting fires to stay warm. But before you do, it’s important to make sure your chimney is completely cleared out first.

A homeowner extinguished the flames but this picture of the chimney reveals one of the key ignitors of fireplace fires.