Where to start with chimneys? Probably here: A chimney is not just an elongated window, not just a portal from inside to outside with deep, brick sills. A chimney, in fact, is a machine for generating ...

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Woodburning fireplaces or fuel stoves can add warmth and ambiance to a home. These appliances are particularly coveted in the cooler months when people spend more time indoors. Maintenance is ...

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Q. We live in a historic home (over a hundred years old), but the chimney is estimated to have been built in the 1920's. It is on an exterior (north) wall and is about 40 feet tall. When we bought the ...