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

For a quick touch-up, DIY chimney cleaning kits are fine, Webber says. "Leave it to the professionals for a proper clean," he says. "They've got the tools, the expertise, and the bravery to face ...

Charles Fisk, the owner and manager of Area Wide Chimney Sweep, has been cleaning chimneys for more than 30 years in Austin. He said about every 50 fires, your chimney should be cleaned.