Most chimney fires start in the smoke chamber/smoke shelf area ... If you cant reach it, this isnt a DIY project. Next, see if you can access the fireplace chimney crown. If you have a very ...

On Friday morning, May 2, Vatican workers were seen hoisting a chimney onto the roof at the ... expected to gather during the conclave to see if the smoke is black or white.

(This is the case with my fireplace, and we don’t currently use it.) In both cases, you should have a professional examine your chimney and its mechanics. And if you’ve got smoke buildup ...

That means less smoke and less gunk (known as creosote) that builds up in your chimney ... you don’t see with many other steel grates. If you’re using a wood stove or smaller fireplace ...