Wood heat is one of the few home comforts that still feels elemental–but it rewards discipline. Treat chimney cleaning and ...

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 ...

When the mercury drops, sitting in front of a roaring fire is a relaxing and comforting way to spend an evening. If you have a wood burning fireplace in your home, you likely enjoy the experience as ...

You get down next to your fireplace and crane your neck just enough to see up to the top of your chimney. You see a handful of cracks in the terra cotta clay lining here and there, but the bottom line ...

Why would you want a wood stove in your home? There are plenty of pros. Reducing your reliance on the grid is one great reason. The fact that wood is far more renewable than other resources (lookin’ ...

With Christmas just around the corner, lots of folks are using their fireplaces for warmth, roasting chestnuts or just a ...

VERNON, Conn. (WFSB) - With winter just more than two months away, now is a good time to service your furnace or clean your chimney to avoid disaster. In a matter of minutes, an uncleaned, filthy ...

Jim Smart owns Smart Sweep Chimney Service. He and his son Jesse are certified professional chimney sweeps. Together, this ...