Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

If you’re buying a home with a fireplace, make sure you understand the condition of the chimney as part of the inspection ...

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...

Chimney Sweep cleaning fireplace inside of home. If you experience smoke backdrafting into your home or you detect a strong, unpleasant odor coming from your chimney, this may indicate a blockage or a ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

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Learn how Olympia continues to expand while maintaining a close-knit, supportive work environment. Olympia creates high-quality chimney and venting products, from liners and stovepipes to ...

A crackling fire in the fireplace sounds great this time of year. There's something a wood fire has that a gas insert lacks: the crackling, for one, along with the sight and smell of logs burning on ...