Stacy is a journalist and content creator with six years of experience writing about home improvement topics. Besides Forbes Home she has contributed her work and expertise to publications such as ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

Though you probably don't think about yours often, a chimney is a vital part of keeping your home safe and healthy to live in. A house produces a lot of dangerous stuff, from fireplace smoke to ...

Connecticut agencies are alerting homeowners about chimney cleaning and repair scammers who take advantage of valid safety concerns. Since last fall, the state Department of Consumer Protection has ...

PITTSFIELD — In 17th century England chimneys were cleaned by young boys, many of them orphans, who were often sold to chimney masters specifically to perform this task. It was hard work and boys ...