If noises from your chimney have you wondering what's going on in there, you could have unwelcome animals that need to be evicted.

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

And if you use your fireplace frequently, you may need to clean it more often — a ... Without it, water can enter both the brick and the chimney itself, which can damage it severely. Damper and flue ...

Experts said one of the most important things to do before lighting your fireplace is to make sure your damper or flue is open and cleared. Here are some more tips for chimney safety: Get a yearly ...

This isn't a DIY solution though, and it's recommended that chimney caps are installed by a professional. You can buy the product yourself to give to the tradesperson - choose one that allows some ...

How do I keep spiders out of my gas fireplace? To keep spiders out of your gas fireplace, try a chimney top damper. This device creates a closed seal, making it hard for spiders to get in your ...

What are the signs that my chimney needs repairs? Crumbling masonry, obvious fractures, water leaks, corrosion on the damper or fireplace, and creosote buildup are all indicators of problems with ...

A fire broke out at 7.15pm on Monday in a house in Episkopi village, believed to have been caused by a faulty fireplace chimney. Two fire engines arrived on site, however the house owner had ...