If you have ever had a chimney and had it cleaned, you may not have ever considered how this practice started.  Although, who would, right?  It's\ a very interesting story..... In the 16th century, England fireplaces with large chimneys were a status symbol and only...

Still Using Coal or Wet Wood? The most polluting fuels are coal and wet wood. (unseasoned wood). This does not mean that your wood-burning fireplace or stove will have to be replaced with a more efficient fuel-burning model, however, it is going to make coal-burning...

Do You Know What Fireplace Tools Consist of? There are usually four basic fireplace tools that will come in a set, along with the stand. They usually consist of a spade, broom, poker, and tongs. There are thousands of makes, models, and styles, so choosing one that...