While there isn't a set rule for how often to use them, many manufacturers recommend using a chimney cleaning log every 40 fires or so to help the accumulation of creosote buildup. However ...

How Often Should You Clean Your Chimney? There isn't one set rule on how often a chimney should be cleaned. But it's still an important part of any fire safety routine. A smoky fire without enough ...

Groveland firefighters on Monday managed to contain a wood stove fire—blamed on creosote buildup—to the King Street home’s ...

Creosote is what we wanna try to avoid.” Creosote builds along the chimney walls during a fire. It begins as an ashy soot, which is the easiest to clean. If left untreated, it will progress into ...

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

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) -As the colder months continue, many homeowners in Lubbock are relying on their chimneys for warmth. However, fire safety experts warn that without proper maintenance, these ...

[Michel] knows that by carefully monitoring the temperature of the gases in the chimney, he can hit the sweet spot where his fire burns hot enough to keep the creosote under control and cool ...

Half of all U.S. home heating fires occur in December, January and February. That’s according to the National Fire Protection Association’s Home Fires Involving Heating Equipment ...

As temperatures drop in the months ahead, home heating systems will fast kick into gear. However, some of the heat sources that make us feel warm and toasty also represent a leading cause of U.S.

The Turners Falls ladder truck was used to position access to the outside of the chimney. Crews worked to control the fire using weighted chains/brushes to remove any possible buildup of creosote ...