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How to Clean a Chimney
Cleaning tips for a wood-burning fireplace chimney.
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What to Know Before Hiring a Chimney Sweep
Two key benefits of hiring a chimney sweep? Safety and savings. We'll walk you through the process.
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Installing Chimney Flashing
Leak-proof your chimney using this traditional, time-tested flashing method.
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What Is Spalling Brick, and How Do You Deal With It?
Watch for this moisture-related brick issue and tackle the repair if it happens.
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What is a Chimney Pot?
Although the top of the chimney isn’t often on your mind as you sit in front of a fire, you...
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Fireplace Cleaning: When to Clean a Chimney Flue
How often to remove creosote to prevent chimney fires and do a fireplace cleaning.
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Everything To Know About Chimney Caps
A chimney cap is an essential part of a properly functioning fireplace. Here's what you need to know about maintaining...
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How to Fix Chimney Smell in the Summer
After using your fireplace all winter, the hot, steamy days of summer can cause your chimney to really stink. Here's...
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34 Silent Signs That Your House is Failing
Your house can't talk, but it can give you hints of failure, if you pay attention. Learn what your house...
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12 Bad Roof Maintenance Habits to Stop Doing Immediately
A healthy roof is one of the most important parts of your home. These bad roof maintenance habits could cost...
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6 Home Problems Inspectors Hate to See and How to Fix Them
Reuben Saltzman, president of Structure Tech in Minnesota, identifies potential home problems and what to do about them.
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How to Install a Gas Fireplace
Complete DIY instructions for installing a direct-vent gas fireplace
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What Animal Is in My Chimney (And How Do I Get Rid of It)?
If noises from your chimney have you wondering what's going on in there, you could have unwelcome animals that need...
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How to Inspect a Wood Burning Fireplace Yourself
Learn before you burn.
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Your Guide to Winterizing Everything
From cars, boats and lawn mowers to pools, gutters and grills. Here's how to winterize everything around your home.
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How to Get Rid of Woodpeckers: Woodpecker Deterrents
While woodpeckers are easy on the eyes and favorites of birdwatchers, you really don't want them around your home. Woodpeckers...
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How to Use a Charcoal Chimney
No need for chemicals such as lighter fluid, start your grill with a charcoal chimney instead. Here's how to use...
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How to Maintain and Repair Your Chimney
Make your chimney last for decades with a few hours of simple maintenance
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How to Prevent Chimney Fires this Winter
Here's How To Avoid Chimney Fires this Winter
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Chimney Cap Installation: A How-To Guide
DIY chimney cap installation will help you keep out unwanted stuff like smoke, odors, critters, and more.
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How to Handle Efflorescence on Brick Chimneys
Moisture moving through bricks causes white mineral deposits on the brick surface and in the case of a chimney, it...
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How to Work with Scaffolding Safely
How to rent, setup and use scaffolding when you have to work on your roof, siding or chimney.