But the crackle and glow of burning wood come at a cost: cleaning. Wood-burning fireplaces produce smoke and gasses—byproducts that cling to the chimney’s liner as soot and creosote.
Cleaning chimneys can be done in a number of ways, both DIY and with the help of a professional—and no, we’re not talking about a jovial spectacle of soot-slinging, singing chimney sweepers ...
Have the necessary tools for this chimney cleaning DIY project lined up before you start—you’ll save time and frustration. You could try to remove creosote yourself, but for a thorough job ...
It’s a problem [Lou] has addressed with his DIY chimney heat reclaimer. As can be seen from the video below the break, his stove appears to be in a workshop, and has a long single-wall metal ...
27, causing massive amounts of flooding as the many rivers in the area burst from their banks, sweeping away cars and whole buildings, along with people. In Chimney Rock, the Rocky Broad River ...