But even if you do everything right, there’s a good chance your chimney will eventually fail—and knowing the warning signs could possibly ... of lint buildup and fires, but if that vent ...

It needs to be in perfect working condition if you're going to enjoy cosy, safe family nights in around the fire ... inspecting your chimney for cracks, loose bricks, or signs of wear and tear.

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home ...

A large three-storey family home has been "significantly" damaged after an accidental fire ... chimney sweep, and between sweeps, keep chimneys, flues and appliances clean and well maintained. "If ...

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service ... by a professional chimney sweep, and between sweeps, keep chimneys, flues and appliances clean and well maintained. "If you have a fuel burning appliance ...

The No. 1 cause of residential structure fires in 2024 has been chimneys, so the Herald spoke with chimney professional and owner of Ables Top Hat Home Services, Micah Ables.

And it’s called creosote. When you sweep it, what we’re doing is we’re removing that fuel so that the chimney doesn’t light on fire. When you have a fire in your fireplace, the fire needs ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A faulty wood burner is cause for a chimney fire in Peoria residence on Monday. A two-story residence located at 927 South Greenlawn had reports of smoke showing and ...

“It‘s pretty heart wrenching. If you see the damage a chimney fire causes, it can be pretty devastating,” owner of Mike’s Chimney Sweep, Mike Bisdorf said. Bisdorf said many people don’t ...

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - The Dubuque Fire Department says a home is damaged following a fire late Monday night. At 9:24 p.m., crews received a report from a homeowner that their chimney was on fire ...

EASTON — A chimney fire was extinguished Sunday night at the Tidewater Inn before any significant damage was caused the the structure, according to Easton Volunteer Fire Department Chief Sonny ...