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Creosote is a hard, black substance resembling tar that forms when smoke from a wood-burning fireplace cools and condenses, particularly when the fire is not burning really hot. A creosote buildup in ...

Burning green or wet wood leads to an inefficient burn, producing excess smoke and creosote. If you’re unsure whether you should prioritize cleaning your chimney, here are some signs to help you ...

These patients used traditional "three-stone" stoves in their kitchens without a chimney. The LCW patients ... 3 were smokers exposed to wood smoke, and in 9 cases, no association could be ...

Chimney sweeps have described an 'adversarial' work environment in the city, after the council launched a campaign against wood-burning stoves late last ... t aware of the harm they’re doing. "The ...

A ducted chimney vents smoke, fumes, and odours outside through ... Can I use any kind of wood in my stove or fireplace? The finest woods to burn are hardwoods like oak, maple, and birch since ...

Experts emphasize the importance of annual chimney inspections and cleanings to remove ... homeowners should only burn seasoned wood and ensure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning.