I recently looked at a house that has a brick chimney with mineral deposits on its exterior, apparently the result of moisture condensation inside the chimney. This problem is not uncommon, and may ...

As you go for that morning jog ( You are jogging every morning, right? Immediately after that low-fat, lemon, poppy-seed, caramel muffin and the soy latte) you probably note amidst the quiet and still ...

Q: My question concerns the chimney and flue arrangement in my house. The house was built in 1963. It is a one story ranch with no basement. The house originally used electric radiant heat in the ...

Q. Our home was built in 1937 with a coal furnace located in the basement. When we purchased the home in 1960, the furnace had been converted over to gas. In about1982 we replaced the furnace with a ...

Since this is the start of the heating season, here are my eight top safety tips and suggestions for performing your own furnace and fireplace inspections. 1. If the fossil-fueled furnace is more than ...

TROY, Ohio (WDTN) – Fire officials believe a flue pipe did not function properly at the home where four children were overcome by carbon monoxide fumes. Three of the children died. One remains ...

Money and safety are two major reasons for preparing your home for winter. As the air cools and daylight-saving time ends, it’s time to get busy making your home safe and warm. No matter what kind of ...