A fireplace adds ambience to your home — but it requires maintenance. Here are some expert tips on staying safe this cozy ...

This is the time of year to turn back the clock, rake the leaves, install fresh batteries in the smoke detectors. Too often overlooked is another task, to get your fireplace inspected. While the ...

Cooler evenings and the smells of autumn inspire many of us to seek alternative heat sources in the home. One such choice is to build a wood burning fire in the fireplace. But the National Fire ...

Q. I plan to use my fireplace more to lower my utility bills. I see some deteriorated spots on the outside of the chimney and it has not been cleaned recently. What type of maintenance items can I do ...

I am in need of an inspector to check out a fireplace that has not been used in over 15 years. I am hoping it will just need a cleaning, however I fear the fireplace may not be up to code. Can anyone ...

The Rossen Reports hidden cameras roll again, this time putting chimney companies to the test. What really happens when you call them to inspect your fireplace? TODAY National Investigative ...

Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Reader Question: A potential buyer has made an offer on our home with a contingency for a fireplace inspection. The chimney inspector started inside and ...