Spring time is a good time to check any brick structures on your property. With all the rain and snow this winter, you want to check to see if there's any ground erosion that may cause the chimney or ...

Where to start with chimneys? Probably here: A chimney is not just an elongated window, not just a portal from inside to outside with deep, brick sills. A chimney, in fact, is a machine for generating ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Q: I used my masonry fireplace as often as possible during winter to cut my utility bills. A: Tens of thousands of chimney fires occur every year due to creosote buildup and other problems with ...

I never owned a house with a working fireplace until this one, so I've tried to learn as much as I can about how they function. One of my major concerns was the condition of the chimney. We had it ...

What sits quietly on top of a chimney yet carries a big job in keeping a home safe, dry, and comfortable? A small metal guard called a chimney cap works harder than it looks. When that little ...