Q:I have a 50-year-old one-story freestanding brick chimney with one flue (see photo). A chimney sweep recently did an inspection and noted the part of the chimney extending above the roofline could ...

When a chimney sweep climbs down from his ladder and says you need to spend thousands of dollars on repairs before it's safe to put match to kindling, how can you be certain he's not just blowing ...

Though you probably don't think about yours often, a chimney is a vital part of keeping your home safe and healthy to live in. A house produces a lot of dangerous stuff, from fireplace smoke to ...