If you're a homeowner with a wood burning stove or fireplace, you have probably heard of the dreadful term creosote. Creosote is a dark, tar-like substance that forms as a byproduct of burning ...

A solution of common salt, for instance, serves to preserve meat and fish, while it accelerates the decay of woocJ It was said that coal tar is the same as wood tar, and fur nishes creosote ...

Before lighting up, it’s important to inspect your fireplace or stove for any visible damage. Cracks in the chimney, ...

For decades, the yard was home to an open-air wood treatment operation, where rail ties were dunked in a toxic creosote ...

[Michel] has a wood stove in his basement for extra heat in the winter. While this is a nice secondary heat source, he has creosote buildup in the chimney to worry about. [Michel] knows that by ...

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is reminding you to clean out chimneys and wood burning stoves after a house fire over the ...

White County Fire services reminded the public to prioritize chimney safety after crews responded to a chimney fire in ...