If a chimney isn’t cleaned regularly, it can accumulate soot, ash, mold, and creosote, which negatively impacts the indoor air quality. To prevent this dangerous situation, chimney inspections and ...

The second cause could be a leaky chimney, allowing rainwater to enter. The combination of water and soot encourages the formation of unsightly stains. How to prevent efflorescence?

Removing ordinary chimney soot is pretty simple. But if you have heavy creosote buildup, youll have to call in a pro. Well show you how to inspect yours to see if it qualifies as a DIY job.

But it’s like, 'No, I’ve got soot and ash that I can see with my eyes ... A neighboring house has been razed to its ...

Poverty chases women. A roof over their heads… Beneath it, a house with a stove, endless chores, and a smoking chimney. And a ...

Springdale’s boiler house is hours away from the past tense. A Cleveland-based demolition company and the site’s owner plan ...

But it’s like, 'No, I’ve got soot and ash that I can see with my ... A neighboring house has been razed to its foundation, with only the chimney left standing. In the distance, green moss ...

If you’re keeping warm with a fireplace, make sure your chimney has been cleaned within the past year. Built up soot or creosote could lead to a chimney fire that spreads to your house.

Two long-lost World War One-era mortars have been found in Rakvere. The find (see gallery) came during building cleanup work ...

When choosing my home a long time ago, it seemed really important that I could walk to good places to eat and drink, a great record store, a decent coffee shop, and a movie theater. Now, I want to be ...