Q–What can be done with a fireplace that has no damper? It is a wraparound style, open on the front. We have had the chimney cleaned several times and the workmen are amazed as well as amused that we ...

Installing a lock-top chimney damper is a common project among do-it-yourself homeowners. As fireplaces and chimneys age they tend to deteriorate from use, foundation shifting, and weather. This ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you're having trouble identifying the source of a draft, it could be coming from your fireplace. Fireplace downdrafts are often ...

Q. I've got a chimney question that is somewhat similar, although not exactly, to one you answered in your column a few months ago. This has to do with smoke coming down the chimney. I have two ...

As the temperatures across Arizona go down, many of us look to light up our fireplaces. Here are some timely tips to think about before you strike that first match or crank up the gas. Perhaps the ...