Installing a lock-top chimney damper is a common project among do-it-yourself homeowners. As fireplaces and chimneys age they tend to deteriorate from use, foundation shifting, and weather. This ...

Q–What can be done with a fireplace that has no damper? It is a wraparound style, open on the front. We have had the chimney cleaned several times and the workmen are amazed as well as amused that we ...

A fireplace certainly is a pleasant and attractive feature for a home, but it can allow many unwanted things to enter through the chimney. Cold air and, depending where you live, an occasional bat are ...