Nick is a writer with nearly a decade of experience in the home improvement industry. Now one of Forbes Home’s in-house writers, he previously wrote for Forbes Home as a freelance writer. He has ...

If you didn’t clean your chimney during spring cleaning, it’s time to now before the temperatures get chilly. If you’re thinking “I cleaned out the ashes in April,” emptying the ashes isn’t enough.

Shelby is an editor with an affinity for covering home improvement and repair, design and real estate trends. She also specializes in content strategy and entrepreneur coaching for small businesses, ...

If you burn wood routinely in your home, whether in a wood stove or a conventional fireplace, it’s critical to perform routine cleanings and maintenance in order to ensure a cozy and safe hearth. What ...

From grand Victorian mansions to humble country homes, chimneys have a rich history of keeping homes warm and creating a more comfortable atmosphere. Historically, chimney sweeping has been infamously ...

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 ...

With Santa's imminent arrival and cosy days by the fire looming, it's a good time to check on your chimney. According to the National Safety Council (NSC) almost one in five house fires in Ireland ...

Here in New Hampshire it’s getting cold and it seems early. It was 32 degrees one morning this past week, and I hated to do it, but we fired up the woodstove. All the living creatures in my home ...