Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...

Chimney Sweep cleaning fireplace inside of home. If you experience smoke backdrafting into your home or you detect a strong, unpleasant odor coming from your chimney, this may indicate a blockage or a ...

As winter quickly approaches, homeowners should prioritize safety to ensure their homes are protected, even though the 2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a “calmer, gentler” season. The family-owned ...

With Christmas just around the corner, lots of folks are using their fireplaces for warmth, roasting chestnuts or just a ...

As March 19 —the first day of spring — approaches, chimney sweep companies are preparing for an increase in service requests. “Spring and summer is probably the best time to (service your chimney)," ...

A Colorado Springs chimney sweep shares his most bizarre discovery and essential safety tips as cold weather arrives Tuesday ...

The Mount Vernon Fire Department has shared important safety tips for maintaining chimneys this winter."A dirty chimney is a ...

Marcus Swinney, a longtime chimney sweep, said the primary concern during routine cleaning jobs is creosote, a byproduct of ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Residents of a northeast Kansas City, Missouri, house without a gas furnace were using space heaters and a fireplace to stay warm, resulting in a weekend tragedy. Saturday morning, ...