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When the weather outside is frightful, you want the fire in your fireplace to be delightful. That means getting the fireplace ready for the season. While a wood-burning fireplace should be cleaned ...

A dirty chimney isn’t just unsightly — it can be dangerous. Creosote buildup and blockages can lead to poor airflow, toxic fumes, or even house fires. Knowing when and how to clean your chimney can ...

(WHTM) — Many people with fireplaces will be gathered around them this time of year. But did you know that there is a hazard besides the fire itself that comes with fireplaces? That hazard is ...

Q: I plan to set up a gas stove in a fireplace built in 1800. But the floor of the fireplace has an ugly black area, I think from creosote that washed down the chimney when it rained. How do I remove ...

People are drawn to a fire, whether they're roasting marshmallows around a campfire during the summer or cuddling up near the fireplace in the dead of winter. And just as you take precautions outdoors ...

Brick chimney extending from the roof of a home - Sergei Scherbak/Getty Images On a cold winter day, being able to sit next to a blazing fire is an enjoyable, relaxing experience, whether you like the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Preparing a fireplace for winter weather ensures both safety and efficiency. There's nothing quite like the warmth and ambiance of ...

A new fireplace log claims to reduce the buildup of tar and creosote in chimneys. The Chimney Sweeping Log contains chemicals that are dispersed when the product is burned, coating the creosote in the ...

CENTERVILLE, Ind. — This is a tricky time of year for people who burn wood to keep warm. Still chilly enough some days that a little heat is needed inside homes, but not cold enough that a roaring ...

Concerned about creosote? Learn what it is, where you might find it in and around your home and how to stay safe.