Ask the Remodeler's Mark Philben offers tips for heating your home safely via your fireplace and chimney when the winter ...

The most common problem is creosote buildup. We used to run a chimney division within our company and told our clients to have theirs swept every year. A professional chimney sweep will inspect ...

A creosote buildup in the chimney can restrict airflow and cause smoke to enter the house instead of being released outside. ...

Feel that nip in the air? Fall has arrived! Here's how to get your home and yard ready for winter before it's too late.