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Blocked Chimney
A blocked chimney can cause combustion by-products to leak into your home, and that is very dangerous to your health. Take few ... |
 
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Bob Tours the Almost Completed Plymouth House
Bob tours a basement recreation room that has recently been remodeled. The walls, ceilings, and floors have all be restored. ... |
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Building the Brick Fireplace
Bob talks with general contractor Ted Riley about the fireplace construction. The project started with cinder blocks in the ... |
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Chimney Breath
Do you have a smelly fireplace? "Chimney Breath" is most often caused by moisture, rain, or high humidity. Have your chimney ... |
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Chimney Cap
Putting a chimney cover or chimney cap on top of your flue can save you a lot of money in the long run. The covers keep out ... |
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Chimney Check
The National Fire Protection Association (in NFPA 211) recommends you have your chimney checked at least once a year, and ... |
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Chimney Damage
Following a violent storm, earthquake, flood or lightning strike, have your chimney inspected for damage, inside and out. This ... |
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Chimney Fire Plan
Do you know what to do during a chimney fire? Call the fire department and exit the house - just like any other house fire. ... |
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Chimney Flashing
Have your chimney flashing (the seal between the chimney and the roof) inspected and maintained. Flashing prevents rain water ... |
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Chimney Inspection
A plugged or blocked chimney could cause the products of combustion to back up and filter through your home…and that is very ... |
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Chimney Liners
Have your chimney sweep ensure that your chimney has an appropriate liner. Chimney liners are required in new construction to ... |
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Chimney Safety
Most fires involving either masonry or prefabricated metal chimneys occur because of improper installation, use or ... |
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Clean Fires
To help reduce creosote build-up in your wood-burning chimney system, burn only well-seasoned hardwoods. If you don't know how ... |
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Cleaning a Fireplace Chimney
If you have a fireplace or wood stove for primary or secondary heat, make sure it is ready for the heating season. |
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CO Detector
Install a carbon monoxide detector to warn of harmful gases that may be entering your home because of a blocked or damaged ... |
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Damper Insulation
P oorly fitting fireplace dampers allow air to move freely up and down the chimney, often resulting in significant ... |
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Elm Court Foyer and Fireplace
Bob Vila greets Sonya Berle who shows off the large foyer and explains how she and her husband started with small restorations ... |
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Fall Chimney Check
Back to school time means the home heating season is beginning to kick in. Have your chimneys and vents checked before you ... |
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Fireplace Doors
You can lose a lot of heat through your chimney, even with the damper closed. Installing fireplace doors is a great way to ... |
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Fireplace Safety
More than one-third of Americans use fireplaces, wood stoves and other fuel-fired appliances as primary heat sources in their ... |
