Foreward
  Meet the Author
Table of Contents
  How Chimneys Work
  Firebuilding
  Fireplaces
  Fireplace Problems
  Woodstoves
  Woodstove Problems
  Troubleshooting
   
   

 

 
     
 
 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

 

Burning Secrets

Chimneys, fireplaces, and stoves play an essential role in most homes. Yet many homeowners are unsure about them: Are they safe? Was the chimney built correctly? How does it work?

You're in the right place for understandable, direct answers to your chimney-related questions. You can use the menu to the left to access the individual chapters, or you can use the more detailed table of contents below.

About the Author and Important Notices

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: How Chimneys Work

  • Types of Chimneys
  • Anatomy of a Chimney
  • How Chimneys Work: Draft
  • Checking a Chimney
  • Chimney Fires
  • Chimney Maintenance

Chapter 2: Successful Firebuilding

  • Fire Safety
  • How to Build a Fire
  • Tools & Equipment
  • Cleaning Up

Chapter 3: Fireplaces

  • Types of Fireplaces
  • Anatomy of a Fireplace
  • How to Use the Fireplace
  • Fireplace Accessories

Chapter 4: Solving Fireplace Problems

  • Smoking Fireplaces
  • Mechanical Problems
  • Odor Problems
  • Leaks/Stains
  • Animal Infestation

Chapter 5: Wood Stoves

  • Types of Wood Stoves
  • Anatomy of a Stove
  • Buying a New Stove
  • Tips for Woodstove Users
  • Stove Accessories

Chapter 6: Solving Wood Stove Problems

  • Smoky Wood Stoves
  • Mechanical/Maintenance Problems
  • Creosote
  • Odor Problems
  • Animal Infestation

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Guide