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.

Since last fall, the state Department of Consumer Protection has received 48 complaints involving chimney-related services.

It's getting colder outside, which means heating season is officially upon most Illinois residents. Here's what experts ...

If you live in an older Pennsylvania home, your stone or brick fireplace might be more decorative than functional. Many of these fireplaces, especially those found in historic properties across ...

Are you dreaming of a holiday season lit by firelight? Frank Schmer, owner of St. Louis Home Fires in Ballwin, can help make ...

* Block cold air from coming in. Installing weather stripping, door sweeps and caulking is a great way to keep cold air out ...

For Missouri residents, Marvel Cave represents a treasure in your own backyard worthy of repeated visits. For travelers, it offers an experience you simply cannot find in many other locations—a ...

A professional offers valuable insight into how to know whether your fireplace is truly ready for the colder months ahead.

Explore how chimneys adapt to diverse climates, shaping architecture and culture through design and functional innovation.

The cost of home energy is projected to rise by 7.6% this winter compared with last year, according to U.S. energy data calculated by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, with ...