There are best practices when it comes to chimney caps or crowns. Unfortunately, most roofers, masons and chimney sweeps are either unaware of them or don’t use them. I estimate that fewer than 1 in ...

Question: I'm looking for advice on how to cap off an unused chimney. Last season I replaced my extremely old oil furnace with a high-efficiency propane furnace. The oil furnace used the chimney to ...

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

When the Santa Ana winds blew the cap off the chimney of Phyllis Allen’s home, she thought all she had to do was make a phone call. And she did. She called Chimney Knights, which sent out a technician ...

Wood heat is one of the few home comforts that still feels elemental–but it rewards discipline. Treat chimney cleaning and ...