This green wood doesnt burn cleanly and sends ... needs cleaning is to run the point of your fireplace poker along the inside of your chimney liner. If you find a 1/8-in. or more layer of buildup ...

With all of us firmly in the grip of another New England winter, everyone’s thoughts turn to skiing, skating, snowshoeing, etc., and staying warm. For those of you who are lucky enough to have a wood- ...

First, a professional needs to do a thorough inspection to ensure the fireplace structure can accommodate burning wood safely ...