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    Chimney

    Keeping your chimney clean and functioning properly is key to hours of family fun in front of a crackling fire.

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    What Animal May Be Living 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 to be evicted.

    How to Clean a Chimney

    Cleaning tips for a wood-burning fireplace chimney.
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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...
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    Why You Need to Check Your Chimney Before You Cozy Up to the Fireplace

    It's that time of year again! If you have a fireplace, here's a quick way...

    Fireplace Cleaning: When to Clean a Chimney Flue

    How often to remove creosote to prevent chimney fires and do a fireplace cleaning.

    How to Get Rid of Woodpeckers: Woodpecker Deterrents

    While woodpeckers are easy on the eyes and favorites of birdwatchers, you really don't want...

    How to Use a Charcoal Chimney

    No need for chemicals such as lighter fluid, start your grill with a charcoal chimney...

    Clay Chimney Flue Liners Make Great Planters

    To make these terra-cotta planters, go to a brick supplier and buy 3-ft. lengths of...

    Chimney Maintenance

    Make your chimney last for decades with a few hours of simple maintenance

    Installing Chimney Flashing

    Leak-proof your chimney using this traditional, time-tested flashing method.

    How to Install a Gas Fireplace

    Complete DIY instructions for installing a direct-vent gas fireplace

    Here’s How To Avoid Chimney Fires this Winter

    Here's How To Avoid Chimney Fires this Winter

    How Does Santa Get Into a House Without a Chimney? His Secret Key, of Course!

    Just over 40 percent of the homes in America have fireplaces, according to the Hearth,...

    How to Replace a Rain Cap

    Keep your metal chimney dry

    How to Stop Chimney Water Leaks

    Stop inside-the-chimney waterfalls

    How to Work with Scaffolding Safely

    How to rent, setup and use scaffolding when you have to work on your roof,...