Q: Not long ago you answered a question from a reader about fireplace chimneys. You talked at length about dampers but you did not mention the need for a chimney liner. My house is 1906 vintage, and a ...

Installing a lock-top chimney damper is a common project among do-it-yourself homeowners. As fireplaces and chimneys age they tend to deteriorate from use, foundation shifting, and weather. This ...

Outside the wind is howling, and the temperature is falling and you feel a bit of a chill in the house. If you have a fireplace, you might think now is a good time to build a fire, but how long has it ...