the hardened layer of buildup requires cleaning with special tools or chemicals. A professional cleaning includes an inspection for soot buildup, obstructions, cracks in the chimney liner and ...

Delegates from more than 180 countries are gathering in Switzerland to discuss placing restrictions on several toxic ...

What's left of the oil travels up the chimney with the rising smoke. As the smoke rises, it cools, leaving behind a residual mixture of smoke, water and other chemicals on the interior of the chimney.