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Fireplace smoke coming into your home? What it means and how to fix it

For safety, fireplaces are designed to route smoke out of the house through the chimney. If there's a problem, however, you ...
Brownstoner

Problems with chimney relining

We had a cracked chimney liner and had fumes coming in through the chimney on the parlor floor. So we had it relined on Wednesday. Well, the guys who did it got soot all over the house. And we still ...
Post-Bulletin

HOM Identify chimney problems now to be safe later

I never owned a house with a working fireplace until this one, so I've tried to learn as much as I can about how they function. One of my major concerns was the condition of the chimney. We had it ...

Fireplace Expert Jimmy Smith of North Charleston Explains Annual Fireplace Maintenance for HelloNation

Why should homeowners prioritize yearly service for a system that may appear to be working fine? NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, ...
PBS

E4 | Woodland Garden, Chimney Repairs | Ask This Old House

Jenn plants a woodland garden; Mauro shows how to patch porcelain; Mark repairs a chimney. Jenn Nawada helps a homeowner plant native plants to mimic a natural woodland garden; Mauro Henrique shows a ...
Mena FN

Cracked Bricks And Smoky Rooms? Pro Chimney Repair Reveals The Problems Saddle Brook Homeowners Can't See

"Saddle Brook – Pro Chimney Repair" Saddle Brook, NJ - A cozy fire or reliable heating system starts with something most homeowners rarely think about: the chimney's structural health. Small cracks in ...
Mena FN

Jersey City's Cozy Fires Could Be Hiding A Big Problem Jersey City Chimney Cleaning Breaks Down The 5 Most Overlooked Warning Signs

Jersey City, NJ - From brownstones and townhomes to high-density multi-family buildings, Jersey City homeowners love the comfort of a real flame-whether it's a traditional fireplace, a wood stove, or ...