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Which chimney-cleaning log is best? Everyone loves the warm glow of a fireplace in the winter, but if you enjoy wood fires often, you’ll eventually need to clean your chimney. Chimney-cleaning logs ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...