Pry, chisel and scrape off old metal flashings and roofing cement. Before you do anything, get your ladder, roof brackets and safety harness set up so you can work safely and efficiently on the roof.

Keep comfy, cozy, and safe this winter by understanding the risks of chimney fires and how you can prepare before you start using your fireplace.

TOLEDO, Ohio — Having your chimney professionally inspected annually is the best way to prevent chimney fires. Here's what can cause a chimney fire, and how professionals are equipped to inspect ...

Roof leaks plague countless homeowners each year. Talk to experienced roofers, and they’ll tell you the vast majority of leaks happen at flashings. A roof flashing is a transitional material. It ...

When discussing cleaning chimneys, it’s hard not to picture a singing-and-dancing Dick Van Dyke and his unique interpretation of a Cockney accent stepping-in-time on the rooftops of London in “Mary ...

JAKE, MATT AND CAITLIN. GOOD MORNING. YEAH, A BIG REASON WHY CHIMNEY FIRE START IS BECAUSE OF POOR VENTILATION. NOW, THIS WOOD BURNING STOVE IS GOING RIGHT NOW. BUT BEFORE YOU GET A STOVE LIKE THIS ...

When the mercury drops, sitting in front of a roaring fire is a relaxing and comforting way to spend an evening. If you have a wood burning fireplace in your home, you likely enjoy the experience as ...

PARROTTSVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Parrottsville Volunteer Fire Department in Cocke County has responded to 36 calls so far in 2025, six of which were structure fires that started in chimneys or due to ...

Modern kitchens rely heavily on chimneys to manage smoke, grease, and lingering aromas produced during everyday cooking. They create a fresher, cleaner space by pulling out fumes and directing them ...