He’s convinced the fireplace and chimney were afterthoughts and not original to the construction. He told me he builds quite ...

Reuben Saltzman, president of Structure Tech in Minnesota, identifies potential home problems and what to do about them.

It’s a dirty job. But if you don’t want to risk a chimney fire, someone’s got to do it. For anyone over the age of 40, the phrase “chimney sweep” probably conjures up memories of Dick Van Dyke’s sooty ...

DIY enthusiast and comedian Katy French guides you through building a faux fireplace that adds warmth and class to your rental without the risk of a chimney fire. What we know about the suspect in ...

The definition of bliss in life is being warm when it's cold or cool when it's hot. Whether you're going to bed spread like a starfish to prevent excessive sweating in summer, or putting on two pairs ...

A sought-after feature in high-end homes has long been a primitive void in the heart of the great room: the wood-burning fireplace. “There is absolutely a preference toward wood-burning fireplaces, ...

In a devastating blow to the Slavic Village community, it was revealed today that the Red Chimney restaurant will not be reopening in that neighborhood – at least not in the foreseeable future. The ...

Curling up by a roaring fire or turning on a warm space heater sounds like a wonderful idea on a frigidly cold day. However, those things can also pose a serious threat to our homes and families if we ...

AND HIGHS ONLY IN THE UPPER 20S LATE WEEK. ALL RIGHT DAVE, THANK YOU. AND DAVE JUST TALKED ABOUT WHAT A PRIORITY IT BECOMES TO STAY WARM IN YOUR HOUSE ONCE YOU’VE LOST POWER. AND WHAT A CHALLENGE ...

The centuries-old trade is enjoying something of a revival, partly driven by rising energy costs. Today’s sweeps use new tools and technology. By Stephen Castle Reporting from London Against a gray ...