Even if you rarely use your fireplace, you must stay on top of regular chimney cleaning to keep you and your family safe. Learn how often you should clean a chimney and how to recognize factors that ...

In many cases, you can clean the chimney yourself and save a few hundred dollars. Removing ordinary chimney soot is pretty simple. But if you have heavy creosote buildup, youll have to call in a pro.

LAFAYETTE PARISH — With freezing temperatures sweeping across Acadiana, many residents are looking to cozy up by the fire. But experts are urging homeowners to take a few extra precautions ...

Dr. Barbara Ferrer said residents should assess their homes for soot, ash and smoke contamination before settling back in.

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 a flaky residue. Finally, it will form ...