With all of us firmly in the grip of another New England winter, everyone’s thoughts turn to skiing, skating, snowshoeing, etc., and staying warm. For those of you who are lucky enough to have a wood- ...

There’s nothing better than the cheerful crackle and pop sounds of a warm, wood-burning fire. But it’s important to remember the safety risks involved when using a wood-burning fireplace. According to ...

We also recommend laying a dust sheet on the floor, and wearing protective goggles before you begin, in case you disturb any dirt within the chimney flue. A Chimney Sheep is basically a double layer ...

Positioned on the sun-facing side of a structure, it consists of a wall made from materials like brick, stone, or concrete, and a glass panel or polycarbonate sheet placed a few centimeters in ...

The death of a child chimney sweep in Fulbourn prompted a change in the law banning "climbing boys" A blue plaque to commemorate a Victorian child chimney sweep has been unveiled at the place of ...

Consider a programmable thermostat. You can save 10% to 25% per year on heat by letting the temperature dip while you are out ...

The wildlife charity says homes with fireplaces cannot use or light them if they discover birds living in their chimney breast. Those who use their chimney, such as for a log burner, coal ...

This is the dramatic moment a chimney fell from a Glasgow tenement and narrowly avoided hitting parked cars below. Ellen Adair caught the moment when the bricks tumbled onto the pavement below as ...

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