A blue plaque to commemorate a Victorian child chimney sweep has been unveiled at the place of his death. George Brewster, 11 ...

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

AUSTIN (KXAN) – As cold fronts continue to arrive and cooler weather settles in during the mornings, many will want to turn on their fireplace for warmth or to set the mood for Valentine’s Day. Before ...

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Those who use their chimney, such as for a log burner, coal fireplace, or wood burner, need to sweep it regularly and fit a guard known as a ‘cowl’ to it. The RSPB says: “It’s best to ...

Her latest book is ‘The Dinner Table’, a collection of food writing If you will forgive the Victoriana kitsch opening: spare a thought for the humble chimney sweep. Not only frozen in the ...

Even if you rarely use your fireplace, you must stay on top of regular chimney cleaning to keep you and your family safe. Learn how often you should clean a chimney and how to recognize factors that ...