Preparing a fireplace for winter weather ensures both safety and efficiency. There's nothing quite like the warmth and ambiance of a fireplace during the winter, but it's important to prioritize its ...

This is the time of year to turn back the clock, rake the leaves, install fresh batteries in the smoke detectors. Too often overlooked is another task, to get your fireplace inspected. While the ...

Q. I plan to use my fireplace more to lower my utility bills. I see some deteriorated spots on the outside of the chimney and it has not been cleaned recently. What type of maintenance items can I do ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Devastating fires over the holidays have experts warning people with wood-burning fireplaces to have them inspected. In December, two homes in Regina were consumed by fires that officials have ...

With the frigid temperatures we’ve experienced during the past week, many homeowners are relying on the heat and beauty of a natural gas or wood-burning fireplace to make their home more comfortable.

Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Reader Question: A potential buyer has made an offer on our home with a contingency for a fireplace inspection. The chimney inspector started inside and ...

The winter season won't arrive for another two weeks, but that hasn't stopped cold temperatures from settling in early. That means people are finding ways to keep warm such as building fires in fire ...