Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

Whether store-bought or handmade, fabric draft stoppers — long, rectangular cloth tubes stuffed with soft, pliable filling — are a stylish and simple way to block drafts that leak through cracks and ...

Rob Robillard is a general contractor and editor of AConcordCarpenter.com. Q. What is the proper installation for a squirrel-protector cap for a residential chimney? I’ve been told that our cap is too ...

Having your chimney and fireplace inspected and cleaned can help ensure that your fireplace will be a source of warmth and beauty for many winters to come. Here's what a good chimney sweep will look ...

What sits quietly on top of a chimney yet carries a big job in keeping a home safe, dry, and comfortable? A small metal guard called a chimney cap works harder than it looks. When that little ...

As the temperatures across Arizona go down, many of us look to light up our fireplaces. Here are some timely tips to think about before you strike that first match or crank up the gas. Perhaps the ...