Some folks love the romance of a wood-burning fire. Others may prefer the all-night warmth of a wood stove. But almost everyone can agree they’d prefer their fires to stay safely in the firebox of ...

Buy a bendable “noodle brush” to clean the smoke shelf and a long-handled brush to clean soot off the sides of the firebox. Pro tip: There’s no “one-size-fits-all” brush for cleaning the flue. So ...

Cleaning those greasy chimney vents is a big pain. Since they are spiky it becomes even more difficult to scrub them and their odd size makes it practically impossible to clean in the sink. So what do ...

Keep your fireplace safe and operational by cleaning your home's chimney. If you’ve never owned a home with a fireplace, you might be surprised to learn that chimneys must be regularly cleaned to ...

What if we tell you that cleaning them is easy and can be done without the help of the experts? Sounds exciting? Here are three simple and easy methods to get rid of those stubborn greasy stains!

We can't wait to light the first fire of the season, crawl under a blanket, and sip some hot cocoa. But hold on a second—when is the last time you had your chimney cleaned? If you haven't had your ...

While cozy evenings in front of the fireplace are certainly irresistible, take the time to make sure it is as safe as it is inviting. A 2022 report from the National Fire Protection Association states ...

Maintaining your fireplace routinely is critical for safety. The cleaning process doesn't replace the service provided by a professional chimney sweep, but it is great for regular upkeep. “Dirty ...