Q: I used my masonry fireplace as often as possible during winter to cut my utility bills. A: Tens of thousands of chimney fires occur every year due to creosote buildup and other problems with ...

Pry, chisel and scrape off old metal flashings and roofing cement. Before you do anything, get your ladder, roof brackets and safety harness set up so you can work safely and efficiently on the roof.

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...